CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Spencer Steer - Expected to move to LF Steer is expected to move to left field once Ty France joins the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cincinnati acquired France on Monday and is not yet with the club. He is expected to be the team's primary first baseman. Collectively, the Reds' first baseman are batting .216 (24th in MLB) with a .631 OPS (28th), although that isn't the fault of Steer, who has played 53 games there in 2024. Underperforming players like Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist, 60-day IL) and Jeimer Candelario are the main culprits. Bringing in France allows manager David Bell to deploy Steer in left field, which has been another unproductive spot in the lineup.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer - Expected to move to LF Steer is expected to move to left field once Ty France joins the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cincinnati acquired France on Monday, but he's not yet with the club. He is expected to be the team's primary first baseman. Collectively, the Reds' first basemen are batting .216 (24th in MLB) with a .631 OPS (28th), although that isn't the fault of Steer, who has played 53 games there in 2024; underperforming players like Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist, 60-day IL) and Jeimer Candelario are the main culprits. Bringing in France allows manager David Bell to deploy Steer in left field, which has been another unproductive spot in the lineup.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Players coming, going as Cubs-Reds series continues The Cincinnati Reds won a game and lost a starting pitcher Monday night, altering their plans for the second contest of their three-game ser...

JULY 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Players coming, going as Cubs-Reds series continues The Cincinnati Reds won a game and lost a starting pitcher Monday night, altering their plans for the second contest of their three-game ser...

JULY 30 • THESTATE.COM

Spencer Steer - Picks up 17th steal Steer went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Steer continues to impress with his wheels as he doubled and stole third, then came around to score on a wild pitch in the third inning. It's the first time this season that Steer steals a base in back-to-back games. The 26-year-old is on pace for a 20-20 season with 15 homers, 64 RBI and a .756 OPS through 104 games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer - Picks up 17th steal Steer went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Steer continues to impress with his wheels as he doubled and stole third, then came around to score on a wild pitch in the third inning. It's the first time this season that Steer steals a base in back-to-back games. The 26-year-old is on pace for a 20-20 season with 15 homers, 64 RBI and a .756 OPS through 104 games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India - Logs 10th steal India went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact India singled and stole a bag in the first inning, later he walked and scored on TJ Friedl's home run. India has reached double-digit steal for the second consecutive season. He is now one of six Reds players with double-digit stolen bases this season. The 27-year-old continues his solid season at the top of the lineup, hitting .263/.367/.401 with eight homers, 40 RBI and 52 runs scored through 98 games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India - Logs 10th steal India went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact India singled and stole a bag in the first inning, and he later walked and scored on TJ Friedl's home run. India has reached double-digit steals for the second consecutive season. He is now one of six Reds players with double-digit stolen bases this season. The 27-year-old continues his solid season at the top of the lineup, hitting .263/.367/.401 with eight homers, 40 RBI and 52 runs scored through 98 games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds baffle Cubs thanks to Carson Spiers' return to mound TJ Friedl belted a three-run homer and Will Benson added a two-run shot to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-1 win over the visiting Chicago C...

JULY 30 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jake Fraley - Swipes 14th bag Fraley went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Fraley reached on a fielder's choice in the second inning, then stole a base and came around to score on a Will Benson home run. Fraley has two steals in his last five games, the same amount he had in his previous 24 games. The 29-year-old will sit often against lefties, and with just two homers and 16 RBI through 76 games, he has to do more in the run-producing categories to be worth a roster spot.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Fraley - Swipes 14th bag Fraley went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Fraley reached on a fielder's choice in the second inning, then stole a base and came around to score on a Will Benson home run. Fraley has two steals in his last five games, the same amount he had in his previous 24 games. The 29-year-old will sit often against lefties, and with just two homers and 16 RBI through 76 games, he has to do more in the run-producing categories to be worth a roster spot.

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Will Benson - Slugs 12th home run Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Benson got the scoring started in this one, taking Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning. It was Benson's 12th long ball of the season, which gives him a new career high. Benson has four home runs in July, but other than that, he's struggled mightily since the middle of June, hitting .152/.201/.299 over his last 36 games. The 26-year-old continues to be plagued by high strikeout numbers and doesn't get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and his 13 stolen bases this year. 

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson - Slugs 12th home run Benson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Benson got the scoring started in this one, taking Jameson Taillon deep in the second inning. It was Benson's 12th long ball of the season, which gives him a new career high. Benson has four home runs in July, but other than that, he's struggled mightily since the middle of June, hitting .152/.201/.299 over his last 36 games. The 26-year-old continues to be plagued by high strikeout numbers and doesn't get on base enough to take advantage of his speed and his 13 stolen bases this year. 

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Brewers add RHP Frankie Montas in deal with Reds The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their rotation on Monday, acquiring right-hander Frankie Montas from the Cincinnati Reds, according to multi...

JULY 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

T.J. Friedl - Goes deep in win Friedl went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Friedl blew the game open with a three-run shot in the fifth inning that chased started Jameson Taillon. Friedl has been in and out of the lineup due to injuries, and he just picked up his fifth home run in his 30th game. The 28-year-old just needs to stay healthy, but he can be a solid contributor, hitting at the top of the Reds lineup down the stretch.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Friedl - Goes deep in win Friedl went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Friedl blew the game open with a three-run shot in the fifth inning that chased started Jameson Taillon. Friedl has been in and out of the lineup due to injuries, and he just picked up his fifth home run in his 30th game. The 28-year-old just needs to stay healthy, but he can be a solid contributor, hitting at the top of the Reds lineup down the stretch.

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Jeimer Candelario - Launches 17th home run Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Candelario took Nate Pearson deep in the eighth inning for one of three Reds homers on Monday. Candelario broke out of a minor slump that saw him go 3-for-36 over his last nine games. The 30-year-old now has 17 home runs this season, one behind Elly De La Cruz for the team lead. Candelario remains a fixture in the Reds lineup, hitting .228/.284/.440 with 50 RBI and four stolen bases through 94 games.

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Jeimer Candelario - Launches 17th home run Candelario went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Candelario took Nate Pearson deep in the eighth inning for one of three Reds homers on Monday. Candelario broke out of a minor slump that saw him go 3-for-36 over his last nine games. The 30-year-old now has 17 home runs this season, one behind Elly De La Cruz for the team lead. Candelario remains a fixture in the Reds lineup, hitting .228/.284/.440 with 50 RBI and four stolen bases through 94 games.

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Reds trade Opening Day starter to division-leading Brewers The Cincinnati Reds traded Opening Day starter Frankie Montas to the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Monday ni...

JULY 30 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Reds baffle Cubs thanks to Carson Spiers TJ Friedl belted a three-run homer and Will Benson added a two-run shot to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-1 win over the visiting Chicago C...

JULY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Carson Spiers - Collects fourth win Spiers (4-2) earned the win Monday over the Cubs, allowing one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out four.

Impact Spiers was sharp in his first start since July 12 due to a shoulder injury. The rookie gave up a hit to the fourth batter he saw and then pitched the next four innings, only allowing a single walk. He was pulled after 68 pitches due to a likely pitch count in his first outing coming off the injured list. The 26-year-old has a 3.46 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 52 innings this season, he's slated to face the Giants next in a two-start week.

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Carson Spiers - Collects fourth win Spiers (4-2) earned the win Monday over the Cubs, allowing one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out four.

Impact Spiers was sharp in his first start since July 12 due to a shoulder injury. The rookie gave up a hit to the fourth batter he saw and then pitched the next four innings, only allowing a single walk. He was pulled after 68 pitches due to a likely pitch count in his first outing coming off the injured list. The 26-year-old has a 3.46 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 52 innings this season, he's slated to face the Giants next in a two-start week.

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Jakob Junis - Traded to Cincinnati The Reds acquired Junis, outfielder Joey Wiemer and cash considerations from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for right-hander Frankie Montas, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis will presumably join the Reds as a long reliever, though he has 111 career MLB starts under his belt and could be an option for the rotation later on this season if injuries test Cincinnati's starting depth. He's excelled over his 26 innings with the Brewers this season, posting a 2.42 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 26 innings in 10 appearances.

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Jakob Junis - Traded to Cincinnati Junis and outfielder Joey Wiemer were traded to the Reds in exchange for right-handed starter Frankie Montas on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis has been used primarily as a relief pitcher with the Brewers in 2024, producing an impressive 2.42 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 26 innings in 10 appearances, including a start. The right-hander may be asked to replace Montas in Cincinnati's rotation, though considering how effective he's been out of the bullpen, he seems more likely to remain a reliever for the stretch run.

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