NICK SENZEL NEWS

Absence not injury related Senzel's absence from the lineup Thursday is not related to injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Senzel collided with Tommy Pham in the outfield and has been out the lineup for each of the last games. However, the Reds have not announced an injury and manager David Bell confirmed that Senzel's absence is not related to a health issue. Jake Fraley will draw the start in center field Thursday in Senzel's absence, while Colin Moran will enter the lineup as the designated hitter.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Senzel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The Reds haven't indicated that Senzel is hurt after he was involved in a collision Tuesday, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive day. Jake Fraley will start in center field while Colin Moran serves as the designated hitter Thursday.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Miller lead Guardians over Reds; Kwan goes hitless

José Ramírez homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Owen Miller hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 for their fourth straight win

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting after outfield collision Senzel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Senzel will take a seat for the series finale, one day after he and Tommy Pham were involved in a collision in the outfield during Tuesday's 10-5 loss. Pham ended up exiting the game early with a left hand injury, but Senzel stayed in and played all nine innings and finished 0-for-3 at the dish. The Reds haven't indicated that Senzel is feeling any lingering effects of the collision a day later, so his absence from the lineup Wednesday may just be precautionary due to the quick turnaround for the game, which begins at 12:35 p.m. ET.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in game after collision Senzel went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians. He stayed in the game after colliding with Tommy Pham in the outfield in the third inning.

Impact Pham was forced to leave the game as a result of the collision, though fortunately Pham's X-rays were negative. Senzel has been spectacular in center field in the early going this season, but he's batting .118 with a .294 OPS after Tuesday's 0-for-3. If there's any lingering soreness following the collision, manager David Bell could use it as an excuse to give Senzel a day off.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Two great catches Senzel made two great catches in center field in Friday's loss to the Braves and appears fully healthy to begin the season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "He's playing great," m...

Impact After falling out of favor with the Reds to the point where he would have been optioned to Triple-A Louisville last season, but for a re-diagnosis that put him back on the IL, Senzel has appeared to regain the trust of the team to be the full-time center fielder. This is a big year for the former second overall pick - whether he can remain healthy for a full season remains in doubt, let alone whether his talent can be fully developed at the plate.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morton sharp in return from broken leg, Braves top Reds 7-6

Charlie Morton allowed only two hits while pitching into the sixth inning while returning from a broken leg, Travis d’Arnaud drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves held off the...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cost-cutting takes a bite out of offense for Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are regrouping after losing players who were key parts of the 2021 team

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Reds OF Pham treating this season as 'revenge tour'

The Cincinnati Reds have signed free agent outfielder Tommy Pham, trying to boost a spot where a pair of All-Stars no longer play

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration Senzel and the Reds agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million deal Monday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Senzel has reached the arbitration stage of his career without fully establishing himself, largely due to injury. In 616 career plate appearances split across the last three seasons, he's homered 15 times and stolen 18 bases while hitting .246/.308/.396. Opportunities are available for him to carve out a major role for the rebuilding Reds this season, particularly in center field, but health remains his biggest question mark.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Senzel's simple goal: stay on the field GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nick Senzel hopes that the days of being a fixture in the trainer’s room are behind him for good. Injuries have largely d...

MARCH 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Center field focus Senzel (knee) will focus on center field in spring training, Reds GM Nick Krall told Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer on Saturday.

Impact It's worth noting that Krall merely answered "yes" when Nightengale asked if Senzel would focus on center field - Krall didn't bring up the topic or elaborate on it. The Reds have moved Senzel around frequently throughout his career, so a little stability in one position can't hurt. Of course, Senzel has to prove that he can stay healthy before any of this matters.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping

Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Cincinnati Reds a seventh loss in nine games with a 5-4 wi...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aquino slams 3-run homer, Reds rebound to beat Tigers 7-4

Aristides Aquino hit a three-run homer, Tyler Naquin drove in two with a pinch-hit triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May be done for season Senzel went for another opinion on his knee and manager David Bell said Saturday that it's "going to take a while" before Senzel is fully healthy, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Reds' skipper said he's unsure whether Senzel will return this season. Reading between the lines, it seems like a long shot, unless the Reds make a deep postseason run. Senzel underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in May and was still noticeably favoring the knee when he hit following his return. Injuries have been a recurring theme for Senzel, and there didn't appear to be a spot for him anyway as he was optioned initially before that option was ultimately rescinded due to the ongoing trouble with the knee.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto blasts 3-run homer, Reds rebound to beat Marlins 6-1

Joey Votto slammed a three-run homer, Luis Castillo pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 6-1

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Option reversed by Reds Senzel (knee) had his option reversed by the Reds on Thursday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Senzel was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday after he was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he was examined by several doctors this week who discovered fluid on his left knee. As a result, the 26-year-old will now revert to the big-league injured list, and he'll head to Arizona to continue his rehab process.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C. Trent Rosecrans: OF Nick Senzel has had his option reversed. He... - The Athletic OF Nick Senzel has had his option reversed. He was seen by multiple doctors this week and he had fluid on his surgically repaired left knee....

AUGUST 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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AUGUST 19, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Still favoring knee Senzel is still favoring his left knee some when he hits, Triple-A Louisville manager Pat Kelly told C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He'll continue to play all over the diamond...

Impact Kelly spoke about the Reds' decision to option Senzel upon activating him from the IL. "Obviously it's very disappointing and not what he was expecting, not what he was wanting. But I think he recognizes that there's still some things that he needs to do," Kelly said Sunday. "Just watching him play, for me, he's not 100 percent. You can see still a slight favor to the knee. For me, the key is in hitting, you have to be able to hit against a firm front side."

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

India homers as Reds beat Phillies 7-4

Jonathan India homered and scored three times, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C. Trent Rosecrans: Reds GM Nick Krall said Sunday that Nick Senzel... - The Athletic Reds GM Nick Krall said Sunday that Nick Senzel wouldn't necessarily be starting at the big-league level over Tyler Naquin, so he'll stay in...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated and optioned The Reds activated Senzel (knee) from the 60-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Senzel had been playing regularly at Louisville after kicking off his rehab assignment July 30, appearing in 10 games while slashing .286/.316/.429 with four extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple). The 26-year-old picked up starts at both shortstop and center field with the hope of potentially filling a utility role upon rejoining the big club, but the Reds felt he was better served playing on an everyday basis at Louisville after his rehab assignment expired. The decision to keep Senzel in the minors is perhaps an indication of the former top prospect's shaky long-term outlook in the organization, as he hasn't met expectations over parts of three seasons in the big leagues while missing considerable time due to injuries.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE