TYLER NAQUIN NEWS

Not in Tuesday's lineup Naquin (wrist) will sit Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Naquin was expected to sit Tuesday after getting scratched Monday due to right wrist soreness, though he likely would have sat even if fully healthy against the left-handed Blake Snell. Aristides Aquino will handle center field in his absence.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to start Tuesday Naquin (wrist) is unlikely to start Tuesday against the Padres but is expected to be available off the bench, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Naquin was scratched from Monday's matchup due to right wrist soreness, but the issue shouldn't force him to miss extended time. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day moving forward.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos hits slam as Reds rally past Phillies 12-4

Nick Castellano hit a grand slam in the seventh inning and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-4

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from lineup Naquin was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies due to right wrist soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Naquin took a seat against left-handers in two of the last three games, and he'll remain out of the lineup Monday following his late scratch. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old could be available off the bench, but Shogo Akiyama will take his place in center field and bat fifth.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against lefty Naquin is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Naquin will retreat to the bench against lefty Kyle Muller. Scott Heineman will start in center field and bat eighth during the series finale.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench against lefty Naquin will sit against Atlanta lefty Drew Smyly on Friday.

Impact Naquin has started just a single game against a southpaw all season, a setup that makes sense given that he owns a career 76 wRC+ against lefties but a 108 mark against righties. Aristides Aquino will handle center field in his absence.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches game-winning homer Naquin went 4-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Twins.

Impact The 30-year-old broke a 7-7 tie during the ninth inning with a 420-foot shot to left center to put the finishing touches on a perfect day at the plate. Naquin entered the contest 2-for-20 over his previous eight appearances, but he busted out of that slump with his first four-hit game of the year.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin’s 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run home run that broke a ninth-inning tie after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead.

JUNE 22, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Naquin's 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run home run that broke a ninth-inning tie after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead

JUNE 22, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Naquin's 3-run homer in 9th gives Reds 10-7 win over Twins

Tyler Naquin went 4 for 4 with a three-run home run that broke a ninth-inning tie after the ragged Cincinnati bullpen lost a five-run lead

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds prevail after Naquin's go-ahead shot MINNEAPOLIS -- The biggest savior to bail out the Reds’ bullpen on Tuesday afternoon was not a reliever. It was their left fielder, Tyler Na...

JUNE 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Twins rally goes for naught in 10-7 loss to Cincinnati Tyler Naquin's three-run homer was the deciding blow after the Twins tied it with five in the eighth.

JUNE 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sits against southpaw Naquin will sit against lefty J.A. Happ and the Twins on Monday.

Impact Naquin has only started once against a lefty all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench here, even with an extra lineup spot available under National League rules. Scott Heineman will start in center field.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Naquin is not starting Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact He sits for the second consecutive day as the Reds go up against left-hander Brett Anderson. Naquin has performed respectably against lefties with a .367 OBP in 60 plate appearances, but he remains a much more capable hitter against right-handers, getting on base at a .433 clip. Scott Heineman will start in center field Tuesday.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Naquin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact With lefty Eric Lauer on the hill for Milwaukee, the lefty-hitting Naquin will cede center-field duties to the righty-hitting Aristides Aquino in the series opener. With 11 home runs and 43 RBI on the campaign, Naquin is rapidly closing in on career-high totals in both categories (14 and 43, respectively), but he has yet to master same-handed pitching. Over 25 plate appearances versus lefties this season, Naquin has posted a modest .653 OPS.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Saturday's win Naquin went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact The outfielder led a 14-hit attack by the Reds, producing his first multi-hit game since May 17. Naquin hasn't been able to maintain his early-season power display, but he's still hitting .333 (8-for-24) through eight games in June with a homer, three runs and five RBI.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Naquin will sit Friday against the Rockies.

Impact Naquin missed a pair of starts this week with a tight hamstring but returned to the lineup Thursday. His absence from Friday's lineup likely doesn't represent a setback but instead reflects the fact that the Reds will face the left-handed Kyle Freeland. Naquin has started against just a single southpaw all season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench in favor of Scott Heineman on Friday.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins lineup Naquin (hamstring) will start in center field and bat cleanup Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact Naquin checks back into the starting nine after sitting in the first two games of the series with a tight left hamstring, an injury he picked up over the weekend. He'll put his season-long, seven-game hitting streak on the line Thursday.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Naquin (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact Naquin was removed from Sunday's game with a tight hamstring, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. It's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old could be available off the bench, but Scott Heineman will take over in center field and bat seventh.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Naquin (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact According to manager David Bell, Naquin's hamstring examination went well Monday and he's being held out Tuesday as a precaution. The 30-year-old has hit .300 with seven RBI in his last six games. Shogo Akiyama will get the start in center field and bat eighth.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Naquin (hamstring) could return for Tuesday's series opener against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naquin left Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to left hamstring tightness, but his removal was precautionary. He'll have a scheduled off day to recover Monday, and manager David Bell is optimistic that the 30-year-old will be back to full strength for the upcoming series against Milwaukee.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winker's 3 homers lift Reds over Cards 8-7 for 4-game sweep

Jesse Winker hit a tiebreaking home run off Alex Reyes in the ninth inning for his second three-homer game this season, and the Cincinnati Reds completed their first four-game swee...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with tight hammy Naquin was removed in the top of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Cardinals with left hamstring tightness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He rec...

Impact The origin of Naquin's injury isn't totally clear, though Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that Naquin appeared to slide awkwardly into second base on his first-inning double. Shogo Akiyama came in to pinch hit for Naquin, and he would likely serve as the primary replacement in center field if Naquin were to miss additional time beyond Sunday.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Naquin is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Cardinals.

Impact Naquin will get a breather as Scott Heineman takes over in center field Friday. Naquin figures to be one of manager David Bell's top options off the bench, however.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts two-run homer Naquin went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss against the Phillies.

Impact Naquin accounted for most of the Reds' offensive output with his 11th long ball of the season, as he took Aaron Nola deep in the second inning. The centerfielder has hit safely in eight of Cincinnati's last nine games, though he hasn't recorded a multi-hit outing since May 17.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE