SEPTEMBER 9, 2021•USATODAY.COM
'It's really impressive': Nick Castellanos could become the Reds' first batting title winner since Pete RoseThe Cincinnati Reds haven't had a batting champion since Pete Rose won his third batting title in 1973.
Injured Hermosillo eyes role with Cubs in '22CHICAGO -- Michael Hermosillo has experienced hitting a home run at Wrigley Field, where he attended Cubs games as a kid. He recently had th...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021•MLB.COM
Farmer's stellar grab has tragic backstoryCHICAGO -- It could have been a dangerous play Tuesday night, and Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer knew it as he ran back for a popup off the bat...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•MLB.COM
Matt Duffy - Retreats to benchDuffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
ImpactDuffy will take a seat after he started each of the past six games while going 8-for-24 with two home runs, a stolen base, six RBI and four runs. David Bote's recent return from the injured list could limit Duffy's opportunities at second base moving forward, but the 30-year-old ability to play all four infield spots should allow him to hold down at least a semi-regular spot in the Chicago lineup.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Austin Romine - Playing time dwindlingRomine remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
ImpactBoth Romine and Robinson Chirinos are expected to see few opportunities to play in September after top backstop Willson Contreras was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. In the five games since Contreras returned, Chirinos has started once, while Romine has yet to crack the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Robinson Chirinos - Losing work to ContrerasChirinos remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
ImpactChirinos had been splitting work behind the dish with Austin Romine for about three weeks, but both players will see their opportunities take a hit after Willson Contreras was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Since Contreras returned, Chirinos has picked up only one start in five games.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Michael Hermosillo - Slated to miss remainder of seasonHermosillo (forearm) will miss the remainder of the 2021 campaign, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ImpactHermosillo landed on the 10-day injured list with a left forearm strain Wednesday, and acting manager Andy Green said that the injury will require several weeks of recovery. While the 26-year-old will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, he should be ready for the start of spring training in 2022. Hermosillo appeared in 16 games for the Cubs this year and hit .194 with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBI and five runs.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
