CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Joey Votto - Hits two doubles Votto went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in a 10-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Votto had come into the game riding a cold stretch, slashing a weak .190/.261/.214 over the past 15 days. The two-double day at the plate gives him 13 doubles on the campaign and lifts his season average to .213. Votto got off to a terrible start this year and is hoping to right the ship in the time that remains. He has never hit below .261 in a full season's worth of at-bats.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Mahle - Strikes out seven in quality start Mahle (3-6) gave up three earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.2 innings to earn the win in a 10-3 victory over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Mahle took advantage of 10 runs of offensive support to notch his third win of the season on the back of 6.2 effective innings. The 27-year-old right-hander now has five quality starts in his last six appearances, with the one weak performance during that stretch coming against the Dodgers. Mahle has shown the ability to generate swinging strikes on his 94 mph fastball over the course of his career, and he is averaging 10 strikeouts per nine innings this season. He will try to pick up win number four next week against Atlanta.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds score so much, Senzel forgets turn at bat SAN FRANCISCO -- The Reds kept hitting and kept scoring in the third inning Sunday, to the point where Nick Senzel lost track of his turn to...

JUNE 27, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jesse Winker's ejection after Mariners-Angels brawl gives young viral Joey Votto fan déjà vu Time is a flat circle: Young Abigail got a signed ball and an apology from the former Reds outfielder.

JUNE 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jesse Winker's ejection after Mariners-Angels brawl is déjà vu for young viral Joey Votto fan Time is a flat circle: Young Abigail got a signed ball and an apology from the former Reds outfielder.

JUNE 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

SF Giants play to their competition, but NL-worst Reds don't get the message SAN FRANCISCO — It’s never good when there’s a debate to be had over the worst display of baseball. Even worse when the actual worst team in...

JUNE 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mahle ends long drought, Reds thump Giants 10-3

Tyler Mahle pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory in more than a month, and the Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexis Díaz - Could be activated Friday Diaz (biceps) could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list Friday when first eligible to be activated, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Diaz was scheduled to throw off a mound Sunday in San Francisco for the first time since landing on the IL on June 19. Assuming Diaz comes out of the side session feeling no worse for the wear, he'll throw again Wednesday in what could be his final test before he returns from the IL. Though Diaz was part of the Reds' muddled closing mix prior to landing on the shelf, he could have to settle for a setup role upon his return after manager David Bell suggested Sunday that Hunter Strickland could get a long look in the ninth-inning role.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Strickland - Looks like primary closer Manager David Bell intimated Sunday that Strickland is the Reds' preferred closing option, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "Hunter is definitely somebody that...

Impact Alexis Diaz (biceps) and Tony Santillan (back) recently joined Lucas Sims (back) on the injured list, with their absences thrusting Strickland into a more prominent role out of necessity. Strickland, who claimed the Reds' most recent save chance in Friday's win over the Giants, looks like he could operate as the team's primary ninth-inning option, at least until the Reds add some healthy arms back into the mix. Of the three injured relievers, Diaz looks to be the closest to a return; he threw a bullpen session Sunday and could be activated from the IL on Friday when first eligible.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain - Hits shelf at Double-A Double-A Chattanooga placed McLain on its 7-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified injury.

Impact The Reds haven't provided an explanation behind McLain's placement on the IL, but he hadn't played in either of Chattanooga's past two games after apparently getting hurt Thursday against Tennessee. For the season, the 22-year-old infielder is hitting .233 with 12 home runs and a 16-for-17 success rate on stolen-base attempts across 261 plate appearances at Double-A.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Moustakas - Heads to bench Sunday Moustakas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moustakas went 3-for-7 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs across the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat Sunday despite the fact righty Anthony DeSclafani is pitching for the Giants. Max Schrock will bat leadoff as the designated hitter.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Farmer - Not starting Sunday Farmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Farmer started the past eight games and will receive Sunday off after slashing .276/.344/.345 during that stretch. Matt Reynolds will take over at shortstop and bat sixth.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India - Sitting out Sunday India (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old exited Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, though he appears to have avoided a serious injury as X-rays came back negative. India will now have two days to rest up before Tuesday's series opener against the Cubs since the Reds have a scheduled day off Monday. Donovan Solano will start at the keystone Sunday for Cincinnati.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB rumors: Yankees discuss Reds' Luis Castillo trade The New York Yankees have "talked" about Cincinnati Reds righty Luis Castillo, according to a report.

JUNE 26, 2022 • NJ.COM

Giants and Reds meet, winner secures 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minor seeking answers after 3-homer start SAN FRANCISCO -- Mike Minor has spent much of his 2022 season searching for answers. His most recent outing didn't make anything more clea...

JUNE 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Nick Senzel - Notches fifth steal Senzel went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Senzel knocked in the opening run and stole a base in the second inning, but the Giants took over after that. After enduring a 2-for-18 skid, Senzel has gone 5-for-10 with a double, three RBI, three steals and two runs scored in his last three contests. The outfielder still has plenty to prove -- he's slashing .222/.275/.272 with one home run, 11 RBI, 19 runs scored, five steals and five doubles across 171 plate appearances this season, but he's finally trending in the right direction again.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Drury - Pops 15th homer in loss Drury went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact Drury went yard in the eighth inning, but it was far too late to make an impact on the result. He's clubbed seven of his 15 homers in his last 21 contests while going 28-for-84 (.333) in June. The productive month has boosted his slash line to .270/.329/.522 with 37 RBI, 44 runs scored, a stolen base and 13 doubles in 61 contests overall. As long as the bat stays hot, Drury should be penciled in for a near-everyday role at third base and as the No. 2 hitter.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Minor - Hit hard in loss Minor (1-4) allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts in five innings, taking the loss versus the Giants on Saturday.

Impact Minor allowed three home runs, though he was fortunate they were all solo shots. It was still far too much for the Reds to overcome, and the southpaw has only picked up one run through five starts since making his season debut June 3. He's sporting an ugly 7.71 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB through 25.2 innings, and he's already allowed 10 long balls after giving up 26 in 28 starts last year. The 34-year-old will try to keep the ball down in a home start versus Atlanta next week.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India - X-rays negative India received a negative X-ray on his hand following Saturday's loss to the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact India received good news following his early exit from Saturday's game as he did not suffer a fracture in his hand after he was hit by a pitch. He can be considered day-to-day moving forward.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCoy: Giants pound Minor, Reds With rookie pitcher Nick Lodolo one minor league rehab start away from joining the Cincinnati Reds, somebody must be removed from the rotati...

JUNE 26, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds

Logan Webb pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan India - Exits game following HBP India left Saturday's contest early following a hit-by-pitch, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact India was hit in his right wrist/hand in top of the fifth inning by Logan Webb, forcing him to later be removed for Matt Reynolds in the eighth. Due to the fact that he was able to stay in the game for multiple innings, India can be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 25, 2022 • AL.COM

Tyler Stephenson - Approaching rehab assignment Manager David Bell said Saturday that he hopes Stephenson (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment in the next week to 10 days, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Stephenson sustained a fractured right thumb June 9 and initially carried a return timetable of 4-to-6 weeks, but he appears to be slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery. He shed his cast this week and will likely resume baseball activities in the coming days as he prepares for a minor-league rehab assignment.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE