CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Delino DeShields - Sits after two straight starts DeShields is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Though top center fielder Tyler Naquin (ribs) remains on the bench for the third game in a row, DeShields will drop out of the lineup and give way to Shogo Akiyama. Based on his usage since being added to the active roster Sept. 1, DeShields looks to be the Reds' fourth outfielder ahead of Aristides Aquino and Akiyama, but the 29-year-old hasn't done much with his opportunities thus far. In 10 games with Cincinnati, DeShields has gone 4-for-19 (.211 average) with two doubles, three RBI, zero runs and zero steals.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Naquin - Still not starting Naquin (ribs) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Naquin will be on the bench for a third consecutive game after he was involved in an outfield collision Saturday. He didn't appear off the bench in either of the last two contests, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in a depth capacity Wednesday. Shogo Akiyama will start in center field and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati

The Pirates are expected to send Mitch Keller to the mound Wednesday and the Reds will give Vladimir Gutierrez the start

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As playoffs slip away with another loss, manager David Bell tells Reds things will turn around David Bell took the unusual step of addressing his club after Tuesday's loss, with the Cincinnati Reds now just out of playoff position.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nick Castellanos - Cranks 29th homer Castellanos went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Tuesday's loss to the Pirates.

Impact Castellanos attempted a ninth-inning rally with a 414-foot blast against Chris Stratton, but that would be as close as the Reds would come. The 29-year-old has tallied a career-high 29 long balls this season while leading Cincinnati in average (.314) and hits (148).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wade Miley - Struggles in loss Miley (12-6) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Pirates after surrendering six runs (five earned) on 10 hits and a pair of walks while striking out one across 4.1 inning...

Impact While he's piecing together what once looked to be a borderline Cy Young season, Miley fell further down the ranks Tuesday. The left-hander just wasn't as sharp this time, letting the Pirates get to him early with a three-run first inning. Miley held things in check until the fifth, when he was lit up for another three runs en route to the loss. It was the second time this season the 34-year-old allowed six or more runs, and his second unfavorable outing over his last three starts. He'll have his work cut out for him during his next projected start Sunday against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peters turns in scoreless work against Reds PITTSBURGH -- Could the Pirates’ best starter by mid-September be a waiver claim who averages 91 mph on his fastball and hasn’t gone more th...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs

Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates survive scare, play spoiler with victory over Reds The Pirates built a lead, survived a wobbly sixth inning and finished strong to earn a 6-4 victory over the Reds on Tuesday at PNC Park.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Paul Daugherty: The Reds have done everything wrong recently, yet here they are And the Lord said let there be Pittsburgh. And you know, there was.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Jesse Winker begins rehab assignment, potentially could rejoin Cincinnati Reds this week Jesse Winker, sidelined for the past month with an intercostal strain, began a rehab assignment on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Tyler Naquin - Remains on bench Naquin (ribs) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Naquin hasn't played since exited Saturday's game against St. Louis with bruised ribs. Both of the Reds' games since then have come against lefties like Tuesday's starter Dillon Peters, however, so it's likely he would have been on the bench even if healthy. Delino DeShields remains the starter in center field.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Moustakas - Hits bench against lefty Moustakas will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Moustakas hasn't started against a lefty since his return from the injured list in early August. That trend continues here against Dillon Peters, with Eugenio Suarez starting at third base.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds Get Great News on Jesse Winker Injury Update The Cincinnati Reds got some much-needed positive news around Jesse Winker's latest injury update.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Jesse Winker - Starts rehab assignment Winker (ribs) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Winker's last game action came nearly a month ago Aug. 15. That suggests he may need more than a game or two before he's ready to return, though the Reds are locked into a very tight playoff race, which could inspire them to bring Winker back as quickly as possible.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C. Trent Rosecrans: Jesse Winker will begin his rehab assignment at... - The Athletic Jesse Winker will begin his rehab assignment at AAA Louisville tonight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Doc's Morning Line: Does salvation live in Pittsburgh? The Reds are about to find out. I haven't been this fired up since the Bengals hired Dave Shula.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Reds vs Pirates Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates prediction and MLB pick straight up for tonight's game between CIN vs PIT.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Miley expected to start for the Reds against Pirates

The Pirates will send Dillon Peters to the mound Tuesday and the Reds plan to give Wade Miley the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C. Trent Rosecrans: The Reds have designated RHP Brad Brach for... - The Athletic The Reds have designated RHP Brad Brach for assignment after reinstating SS Kyle Farmer from the paternity list. The move keeps SS Jose Barr...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brad Brach - Designated for assignment Brach was designated for assignment by the Reds on Monday.

Impact Brach has allowed four runs (three earned) in one inning of work, split across two appearances, since he returned from a shoulder injury in early September. He now owns a 6.30 ERA on the season. He'll make way for Kyle Farmer to return from the paternity list.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Farmer - Returns to team Farmer returned from the paternity list Monday.

Impact Farmer had been away from the team since Friday. He'll likely return to his role as the Reds' primary shortstop going forward, though it wasn't Jose Barrero who was optioned in his place, so he could potentially have competition. Instead, Brad Brach was designated for assignment.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Weekly Roundup: Springer helps propel Blue Jays into contention

Toronto is making a push for the wild card, and the home run race is nip and tuck. Ben Verlander breaks it all down.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Sonny Gray - First loss since July Gray (7-7) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Cardinals after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while fanning six across seven innings.

Impact Gray was on a run of eight straight starts without a loss but that impressive streak came to an end Sunday, though he also kept alive his streak of appearances allowing two or fewer runs -- it's up to five appearances now, a span in which he's also recorded three quality starts. Gray has been nothing short of outstanding since the beginning of August, going 4-1 with a 3.02 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP across 44.2 innings (eight starts) in that span.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE