MAY 8, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Decisions Pirates face with (reportedly not minor) injury to Roberto PerezBen Cherington said Sunday that Roberto Perez’s hamstring injury “may be on the longer side.” So what does that mean?
Brandon Drury - Enters series finale with hot batDrury will start at third base and serve as the Reds' No. 2 hitter in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
ImpactDrury enters the series finale with a four-game RBI streak, which he extended during his big performance in Saturday's doubleheader split with Pittsburgh. After going 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI in the Reds' 9-2 win in Game 1, Drury followed up by going 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI, two runs and a walk in the Reds' 8-5 loss in the nightcap. He'll stick in the lineup for the 11th game in a row and should have a good case for maintaining an everyday role even if Joey Votto (illness) and Nick Senzel (illness) are able to return from the COVID-19 injured list during the upcoming week. Once those two players are back in action, Drury could settle in as the Reds' regular second baseman while Jonathan India (hamstring) is on the shelf.
MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Matt Reynolds - Opportunities increasingReynolds will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
ImpactReynolds will pick up his fourth start in five games Sunday, with those assignments coming at three different positions (second base, shortstop and right field). The 31-year-old's defensive versatility should allow to hold down a near-everyday role until the Reds get at least one of Joey Votto or Nick Senzel back from the COVID-19 injured list.
MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Former Pirate Colin Moran playing third base again, trying to grow role with division rival RedsColin Moran became a first baseman with the Pirates but has been trying to grow his role in Cincinnati and is again playing some third.
MAY 8, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Luis Castillo - Season debut coming MondayCastillo (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Monday against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old made his final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, and he'll remain on a five-day pitching schedule while coming off the injured list. Castillo threw 76 pitches across 4.1 frames in that outing, so any workload limitations should be minor despite it being his first start of 2022.
MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Robert Dugger - DFA'd by CincinnatiDugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday.
ImpactDugger was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Wednesday and pitched out of the bullpen during Saturday's doubleheader, and he gave up three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and a walk over three innings. The 26-year-old could be headed to Triple-A Louisville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Joel Kuhnel - Contract selected by CincyKuhnel had his contract selected by the Reds on Sunday.
ImpactKuhnel was removed from the 40-man roster after the end of the 2020 campaign but will now receive another big-league chance with the Reds. He has a 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB over 12.2 innings during his major-league career.
MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE
