MAY 26, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Reds place 1B/OF Wil Myers on 10-day ILThe Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day injured list with a kidney stone.
Fernando Cruz - Activated from injured listCruz was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ImpactCruz missed nearly a month of action with a right shoulder strain but is ready to roll following a couple rehab appearances. He's posted a 6.59 ERA in 13.2 relief innings for the Reds this season, although that's come with 20 strikeouts.
MAY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Alan Busenitz - Optioned to Triple-ABusenitz was optioned to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ImpactBusenitz has allowed a couple runs over four relief innings for the Reds this month. He's clearing out to make room for Fernando Cruz's return from the injured list.
MAY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Will Benson - Returns from Triple-ABenson was recalled from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ImpactBenson has gone just 1-for-25 with 14 strikeouts at the big-league level this season. He could see a little playing time against right-handed pitching.
MAY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Wil Myers - Placed on IL with kidney stonesMyers was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Reds on Friday with kidney stones, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ImpactIt helps explain why Myers hasn't started a game in a few days. Presumably, he should be ready to go when his 10 days are up. Stuart Fairchild has been playing right field of late and Will Benson has been recalled to take Myers' spot on the roster.
MAY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Wil Myers - Remains out of lineupMyers is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Cubs.
ImpactMyers will sit for a third straight game Friday as the Reds start their series with the Cubs. Stuart Fairchild will draw another start in right field and Myers could be losing his grip on the starting role.
MAY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
T.J. Friedl - Breather versus southpawFriedl is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs.
ImpactFriedl will head to the bench as the Reds take on southpaw Justin Steele on Friday. Jose Barrero will replace him in center field and bat eighth against Chicago.
MAY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
