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OCTOBER 17, 2023 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Elects to become free agent Reynolds elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Reynolds made only five plate appearances in the majors this season, though he put up a respectable .865 OPS with 22 homers and 90 RBI in 115 games for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville. The 32-year-old infielder will look to latch on with a new organization this winter.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Reynolds cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact While no longer on the team's 40-man roster, Reynolds will remain in the organization. He will provide utility infielder depth at Louisville.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Reynolds was with the team for a week while Wil Myers was on the COVID-19 injured list, but he didn't make much of an impact. Reynolds started just once and went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts overall. He'll exit the roster with Myers now healthy.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Reds selected Reynolds' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact The 32-year-old utility man has been seeing the ball well in Triple-A and holds a .263/.364/.544 slash line through 66 plate appearances. His arrival to Cincinnati gives the team another option at first base while Joey Votto (shoulder) and Wil Myers (illness) are on the injured list. Tony Santillan was transferred to the 60-day IL to make room for Reynolds on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy at Triple-A Reynolds (quadriceps) has gone 2-for-9 with four walks, two RBI and a run through his first three games at Triple-A Louisville this season.

Impact Though dual quad strains suffered early in spring training kept Reynolds from making a serious run at a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, he was at least able to heal in time to be ready to go for the start of the minor-league season. He's appeared in three of Louisville's first four games and should occupy a near-everyday role while he remains with the Reds' top affiliate.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be ready for season Reds manager David Bell confirmed Sunday that Reynolds (quad) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Reynolds is dealing with Grade 1 strains in both of his quads and hasn't been able to play in March. The 32-year-old was expected to compete for a bench spot with Cincinnati, but he is likely to spend the start of the year on the minor-league injured list before rehabbing at the upper levels.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has dual Grade 1 quad strains Reynolds has been diagnosed with Grade 1 strains in both of his quads, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact This is actually relatively encouraging news given the other possible diagnoses. Reynolds is only expected to miss a few days of camp and should still be an option for a bench role with the Reds.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI Reynolds will undergo an MRI after leaving Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants with a quadriceps cramp, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Reynolds left in the fourth inning after shortly after picking up a single in his only at-bat of the game against San Francisco. The 32-year-old is attending camp as a non-roster invitee and is in contention for a reserve gig. He's battled back and knee soreness so far this spring, and his latest injury may further hinder his efforts to break camp with Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing cramping Reynolds was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Giants due to cramping in both legs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Reynolds batted fifth as the designated hitter and singled in his lone plate appearance before he exited during the fourth inning. The 32-year-old came into spring training battling back and knee soreness, but the removal from his spring debut Sunday apparently wasn't related to those issues.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quick return from injury Reynolds (back/knee) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Sunday's spring game against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Dave Bell said last weekend that Reynolds would be unavailable for the start of Cactus League action due to back and knee soreness, but his presence in the lineup Sunday indicates neither issue is a serious concern. The 32-year-old faces an uphill battle to make the Reds' Opening Day roster after he was removed from the 40-man roster in January.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing back, knee issues Manager David Bell said Sunday that Reynolds is expected to sit out at least the first few games of Cactus League action due to back and knee soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cin...

Impact It's unclear when the issues first surfaced for Reynolds, but he'll have a delayed start to camp as a result. The 32-year-old was removed from Cincinnati's 40-man roster during the offseason, so a lengthy absence during spring training will significantly affect his chances of making the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Reynolds cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Thursday.

Impact Reynolds has accepted the outright assignment and will be in major-league camp as a non-roster invitee. The 32-year-old has a career .630 OPS over parts of five seasons at the big-league level.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact After the Reds signed Luke Weaver on Friday, Reynolds was moved off the 40-man roster to open up a spot for him. The 32-year-old utility man slashed .246/.320/.332 over 272 plate appearances last season. His defensive versatility could draw interest from a team in search of bench depth.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts into utility role Reynolds is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With Donovan Solano recently overcoming an eye infection, Reynolds appears to have moved into a utility role for Cincinnati. Reynolds is on the bench for the third time in four games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Reynolds isn't in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Reynolds started six of the last seven games and went 4-for-17 with a double, an RBI, four walks and six strikeouts. He'll get a breather since Donovan Solano is starting at first base and batting fifth in his return to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spelling Solano again Reynolds will start at first base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact He'll be included in the lineup for the fifth straight contest, including his third start in a row at first base while Donovan Solano (eye) remains sidelined. Since returning from the 10-day injured list Sept. 9, Reynolds is slashing .333/.429/.375 with three RBI and one run in 11 games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in defeat Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a double and one run scored in a loss to St. Louis in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Reynolds had been dreadful in his last 13 games prior to this one, slashing .143/.211/.171 over 38 plate appearances dating back before his recent hip injury. The 31-year-old is extremely versatile, having spent time at every position except pitcher and catcher this season, though his lack of consistency at the plate limits his effectiveness.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with hip soreness Reynolds exited Sunday's game against the Pirates due to hip soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Manager David Bell said after Sunday's win that Reynolds has dealt with his hip issue for several days, but the injury was bothering him more as the game progressed Sunday. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener in Philadelphia.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Tuesday's lineup Reynolds was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact For the second day in a row, Reynolds will replace a player dealt away after the Reds submitted their initial starting lineup. Reynolds will man the hot corner and hit seventh in Cincinnati's batting order.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Monday's lineup Reynolds was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reynolds was set to work as a reserve Monday, but he was added to the starting nine in place of Tommy Pham. Reynolds will man left field and hit third in Cincinnati's batting order.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up work versus lefties Reynolds will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Thursday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Reynolds will start for the fourth time in five days, with three of those starts coming at different positions (second base, shortstop and right field). Considering that three of those starts have come against left-handed pitching, Reynolds still looks to be a short-side platoon player for the Reds and may struggle to retain relevance even in NL-only leagues.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to reserve role Reynolds is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

Impact Reynolds went 3-for-11 with a double, two walks, three runs and an RBI while starting each of the past four games in the middle infield while both Kyle Farmer and Jonathan India have battled minor injuries. Farmer and India are back in the lineup Thursday at shortstop and second base, respectively, so Reynolds' brief re-emergence as an everyday player looks set to come to an end.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Replaces banged-up Farmer in lineup Reynolds will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Reynolds will get his third straight start in the middle infield while everyday shortstop Kyle Farmer (hand) misses another game. The Reds haven't suggested that Farmer is a candidate to land on the 10-day injured list, so Reynolds' stint as a lineup regular could soon come to an end. Reynolds was productive in Tuesday's 7-4 loss, going 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored while also reaching base on a hit-by-pitch.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moving into bench role Reynolds is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact On the bench for the second game in a row, Reynolds looks like he'll serve as more of a utility option moving forward after Jonathan India's recent return from the injured list put the Cincinnati infield back to full strength. The 31-year-old journeyman had been productive while handling a near-everyday role since the beginning of May, as he's holding down a .262 batting average to go with three home runs and four stolen bases across 139 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE