Phillies vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 8
Preview the August 8 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and...AUGUST 6, 2023•DATA SKRIVE
Justin Dunn - Prepping for relief roleReds manager David Bell said Sunday that Dunn (shoulder) will work out of the bullpen once he's activated from the 60-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer...
ImpactDunn has yet to begin a minor-league rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right rotator cuff injury, but the Reds have already identified Sept. 11 as a tentative target date for his reinstatement. Though the Reds are sorely lacking in rotation depth, the 27-year-old won't have sufficient time to get stretched out for a starting role and will instead prepare for a relief gig to expedite his return to the big leagues. Dunn is expected to face hitters in live batting practice as soon as Tuesday and could be cleared to report to a minor-league affiliate the following week, per MLB.com.
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Vladimir Gutierrez - Advances rehab to Triple-AGutierrez (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, striking out two and walking two over two no-hit scoreless innings.
ImpactGutierrez began his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 28 but was cleared to join the Reds' top affiliate after a pair of one-inning scoreless appearances. The Reds are tentatively targeting Aug. 25 for Gutierrez's return from the 60-day injured list, with manager David Bell telling Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer that the right-hander will work out of the bullpen once activated.
AUGUST 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nationals get historic, tee off on Reds rookie early for a road sweepCJ Abrams and Lane Thomas homered on the game's first two pitches as the Nationals prevailed, 6-3, in Cincinnati.
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PHOTOS: Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds, Aug. 6Photos of the Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds, Aug. 6
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Abrams and Thomas homer on first two pitches as Nationals sweep Reds 6-3
Washington’s CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas hit Lyon Richardson’s first two major league pitches for home runs and the last-place Nationals finished a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati...AUGUST 6, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Young - Battling back spasmsYoung was removed in the eighth inning of his relief appearance in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals due to back spasms, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactYoung faced three batters, striking out one and allowing one run on one hit and one walk in the 16-pitch appearance. The Reds will likely wait a day or two and see how he recovers from the back issue before determining whether or not Young requires a stint on the 15-day injured list.
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