TYLER NAQUIN NEWS

Drives in two runs Naquin went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Naquin brought home a run in the first inning with a sacrifice fly and then singled in an insurance run in the fourth. The 30-year-old outfielder is up to 33 RBI this season with an .817 OPS. He hitting just .211 with six RBI over his last 12 games.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Naquin is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Naquin receives a day off against Brewers lefty Brett Anderson. Naquin, who hit his 10th home run Friday, figures to return to the lineup Sunday when the Reds face righty Freddy Peralta. Scott Heineman will take Naquin's place in center field Saturday, making his first start of the season.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits three-run shot Naquin went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Naquin launched his 10th homer of the season in the first inning, setting the tone for a 9-4 victory. The blast ended a two-game hitless stretch, though it's fair to mention Naquin has recorded at least one knock in six of his last eight appearances, launching two long balls in that span.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Naquin isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Naquin will get a breather after he recorded hits in each of the last five games. Shogo Akiyama will start in center field and bat seventh.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belts eighth homer Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Naquin tacked on some insurance in the bottom of the eighth inning with a solo home run to left field. He's now launched three homers through 12 games in May to go with eight RBI and two stolen bases over that stretch.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Naquin is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Naquin has emerged as an everyday player for the Reds following a surprisingly hot start which has seen him hit .260/.345/.542 with eight homers in 30 games. He'll hit the bench after starting 10 straight games, with Nick Senzel moving out to center field and Jonathan India starting at second base.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot at dish Naquin went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 14-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Naquin drove home a run in the fourth on a double to right, and he added some insurance in the seventh with a three-run blast to right. The outfielder has hit safely in six of seven contests in May and is now 8-for-26 with two homers and five RBI over that brief stretch.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin, Barnhart lead Reds to 14-1 rout of Pirates

Tyler Naquin homered and drove in four runs, Tucker Barnhart keyed a six-run fourth inning with a two-run double and the Cincinnati Reds rolled to a 14-1 victory over the skidding...

MAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds drop 14 runs on Pirates in opener romp Tyler Naquin’s hit had enough distance to clear the fence. The question was whether or not it would stay fair. For those in attendance who w...

MAY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pops seventh homer Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 loss to Cleveland.

Impact His ninth-inning blast off Nick Wittgren did nothing to change the final outcome, but it was his first homer in 15 games. Naquin's early-season power surge has faded, but he's still hitting .271 on the year with seven home runs and 20 RBI in 27 contests.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians bounce back from being no-hit again, smash Reds 9-2

César Hernández hit a three-run triple, José Ramírez drove in two runs and Aaron Civale pitched seven solid innings as the Cleveland Indians swung back after being no-hit for the s...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No, no, no, no: Reds' Miley throws season's 4th no-hitter

Wade Miley pitched baseball’s second no-hitter in three days — and fourth already this season — leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians, who were no-hit...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto breaks thumb as Reds beat White Sox 1-0 in 10 innings

Cincinnati’s Joey Votto fractured his left thumb during a 10-inning, 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Naquin is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Naquin had started the past three games in the Cincinnati outfield, but the return of second baseman Jonathan India from the COVID-19 injured list will likely result in the former falling back into more of a reserve role. Nick Senzel had been seeing more work of late at second base while India was out due to the health and safety protocols, but Senzel will head back to center field Tuesday now that Cincinnati is at full strength in the infield.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third straight start Naquin will start in center field and bat sixth Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Though Jesse Winker (back) returns to the lineup following a one-game absence, Naquin will stick in the Cincinnati outfield for a third straight game. Nick Senzel -- Naquin's main competition for the final spot in the Reds' everyday outfield -- will instead make his second start of the season at second base, filling in for Jonathan India, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. If the Reds decide to play Senzel at the keystone regularly while India is sidelined, both Senzel and Naquin would likely have clear paths to regular roles in the short term.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto, Winker lead Reds to 6-5 win over scuffling Dodgers

Joey Votto hit a go-ahead double, Jesse Winker homered and drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for the second straight night to defeat the scuffling Los Angeles Dodge...

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Naquin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Nick Castellanos served as a suspension for the first two games of the series, Naquin picked up a pair of starts in right field and went 2-for-8 with a walk and three RBI. Though he won't have a clear path to an everyday role with Castellanos back in action Thursday, Naquin should continue to see semi-regular work while he continues to wield a hot bat. Naquin has slowed down a bit after a torrid start to the campaign, but he's still tied for second on the team with 0.6 WAR on the season.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Naquin went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Naquin has found his way into the Reds' lineup of late, most recently due to Nick Castellanos' suspension. His bat had cooled considerably since a very hot start, though he's now picked up an RBI in each of his last three games and has collected at least one hit in three of his last four starts. It remains to be seen if and how the Reds elect to get Naquin regular at-bats once both Castellanos and Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) return, though the latter may still be a couple weeks away from game action.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rain, then snow halts game with D'backs leading Reds in 8th

Cincinnati reliever Lucas Sims walked in a run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 lead over the Reds in the top of the eighth inning before the game was suspended because of ra...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets third straight start Naquin will start in right field and bat second Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact After filling in for the struggling Nick Senzel in center field for the final two games of the Reds' weekend series versus Cleveland, Naquin should now get the chance to play right field for the next two days while Nick Castellanos serves a suspension. Once Castellanos is back in the fold for Thursday's series finale, Naquin and Senzel will likely be fighting for one spot in the Reds' everyday lineup, with the performance of both players likely to dictate which of the two gets the bulk of the work. With a 1.068 OPS over 48 plate appearances, Naquin has been one of the Reds' standout hitters in the early going.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz Chisholm, Tyler Naquin and the unlikely Barrel leaders making an early statement in 2021 Jazz Chisholm has broken out in this young season, and Michael Salfino says his Barrel rate backs this up as a sustainable development

APRIL 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnati’s tying...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting in Winker's return Naquin is out of the lineup for Monday's game in San Francisco.

Impact With five home runs and a double in only 36 plate appearances to begin the season, Naquin has been one of the pleasant surprises through the first week and a half of the campaign. He's benefited from some extra opportunities with Jesse Winker missing multiple games due to an illness and then a calf cramp, but Naquin will take a seat Monday with Winker cleared to play in the series opener in San Francisco. Naquin's power surge may allow him to get a longer look as part of a timeshare with Winker and Nick Senzel in left or center field, but his overall opportunities will likely take at least a slight hit now that Cincinnati has its Opening Day outfield back intact.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drills another home run Naquin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's win over Arizona.

Impact Naquin blasted a massive 454-foot homer to right field in the fourth inning, marking his fourth long ball in his past three games and league-leading fifth overall this season. He also walked, stole second and scored a run in the sixth frame. Naquin's home-run total through seven games this season has already surpassed the four homers he hit across 40 contests in 2020. He should continue to see frequent playing time as long as he keeps swinging a hot stick.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE