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Greene opens up about elbow injury, rehab plan

6 minutes ago

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- For the first time since he underwent arthroscopic surgery last week to remove bone chips from his right elbow, Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene returned to the team complex Tuesday for rehabilitation. After the procedure, performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Greene will not return

In battle for final two Reds' rotation spots, everybody wins

23 minutes ago

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – In the battle of three young pitchers for two starting rotation spots on the Reds, the club decided no one was going to lose out. Manager Terry Francona revealed Tuesday that Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns and Brandon Williamson have all been told they made the club to

McLain earns two-spot in lineup; Abbott 'waiting out the storm' after rough start

March 16, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It wasn't a roster competition, but the Reds came into camp with an open question about who would bat second in their lineup between leadoff man TJ Friedl and third batter Elly De La Cruz. With his offensive performances this spring, Matt McLain definitively answered that question,

Stakes rising in Reds camp as key roster battles come down to the wire

March 16, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With less than a week until the Reds pull up stakes on Sunday and head out of Spring Training, they are getting quite close to having a 26-man roster figured out.

An early look at Reds' potential Opening Day roster

March 15, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – On March 22, the Reds will break camp and could have their 26-man roster figured out – or at least be very close to it. That makes now as good a time as any to check back in with an updated Opening Day roster projection. There have

Lowder looking to lock in as Reds' rotation competition revs up

March 14, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In a departure from his previous spring outings, some things were missing from Reds rotation candidate Rhett Lowder's start vs. the Rangers on Saturday. Namely, Lowder's sharpness was lacking, as was his efficiency. Lowder threw 76 pitches in only 3 1/3 innings while allowing two runs (one

New opportunity, old swing paying off for Bleday this spring

March 14, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- For JJ Bleday to improve his chances of making the Reds’ roster out of camp amid a pool of several other outfielders, his left-handed swing needed to be tip-top again. The contact Bleday's swing has made this spring bodes well entering the final week.

Rotation spot in view, Burns making the most of his chance

March 13, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- During his Friday start against the Giants, rotation candidate Chase Burns didn't increase his workload as pitchers often do on the back portion of camp. Rather, he was tapered back. Instead of getting four innings, Burns pitched superbly for two scoreless, allowing one hit, no walks and

Lodolo to follow fellow lefty Abbott in Reds' rotation to begin 2026

March 12, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Not only is a left-handed pitcher starting for the Reds on Opening Day in Andrew Abbott, but another lefty will be pitching after him in the order. On Thursday, manager Terry Francona revealed that Nick Lodolo will be the No. 2 starter to begin the season, followed

Reds' bullpen mix widens as Ferguson sidelined with oblique issue

March 12, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds will be without left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson on their Opening Day roster because of a mild right oblique strain. That means another opening has been created in the competition for the final bullpen spots. Reds manager Terry Francona said Ferguson went for an MRI exam

Explore Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds

March 12, 2026

Cincinnati is the birthplace of professional baseball. The game's and the franchise's storied history is impossible to miss at Great American Ball Park, located along the Ohio River downtown.

Marte still learning ropes in outfield as spring roster battle continues

March 11, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Noelvi Marte came into Spring Training on the inside track to be the Reds' everyday right fielder. But with just over two weeks before Opening Day, Marte hasn't sealed the deal just yet. After making a midseason conversion from third base to right field in July last

Greene to have bone chips removed from elbow, out until July

March 10, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The checkered injury history of Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene added another unwanted chapter when the club revealed Tuesday he would undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips and loose bodies from his right elbow. Greene, 26, will have the procedure performed on Wednesday in Los Angeles

How the Reds are built to overcome Greene's injury

March 10, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With Tuesday's development that arthroscopic right elbow surgery will keep starting pitcher Hunter Greene out until at least July, the playoff-aspiring Reds will have to figure out how to win without him. If there is any good news to be had at all it's this: They've done

3 roster battles intensifying in Reds camp -- and 1 that's settled

March 9, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Following the latest round of Reds Spring Training cuts, there are 42 players left in camp, with no shockers among the transactions to this point. There have been only a few roles up for grabs, but no major decisions have been made with just under two weeks

'Exactly what I needed:' Lowder shows resilience in traffic-filled start

CES among Monday's camp cuts; McLain gets reps at shortstop for first time this spring
March 9, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Rhett Lowder's fourth spring game in his bid to make the Reds’ rotation lacked the zeros he enjoyed previously during camp. As the A's came out attacking on Monday, Lowder pivoted from his game plan and found a way to recover. While throwing 59 pitches (43 strikes),

Budding ace Abbott named Reds' Opening Day starter

March 8, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – A big NASCAR fan, Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott was given permission by manager Terry Francona to depart Sunday's workout early and go down the road to see the Cup race at Phoenix Raceway. But first, Abbott was in the training room getting treatment when Francona popped

Lowe carrying memory of his mother days after she passes away from brain cancer

March 8, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nathaniel Lowe spoke about his mother, Wendy, proudly and fondly. But at the same time, the sadness was palpable as Lowe's hands wrung nervously together while speaking. Wendy Lowe, also the mother to Angels outfielder Josh Lowe, died on Wednesday from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain

Lodolo effective despite base traffic in Spring Training outing

March 7, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – For his second Spring Training start of 2026, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo got plenty of opportunities to work from the stretch. While that's not often what a pitcher wants, Lodolo was able to turn it into a positive against the Royals on Saturday. During a 6-2

McLain homers from No. 2 spot, aims to recapture 2023 form 

March 1, 2026

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Greene feels strong, healthy in Reds spring debut 

February 28, 2026

PHOENIX – The stakes were much, much lower on Saturday than when Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene last took a mound in a game for Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Dodgers.

How a basketball hoop, gorilla suit and silly string are bonding the Reds

February 28, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Every morning behind the Reds' player development complex, there's a basketball hoop where players sometimes take some shots before taking the fields for their daily work.

Lowder continues to make case for rotation spot with 3 hitless innings

February 27, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – During Rhett Lowder's second appearance -- and first start -- of the spring, the Reds' fifth-starter candidate largely breezed through the Angels lineup for three hitless and scoreless innings on Friday. Lowder demonstrated pitch efficiency that could serve him well in the competition. While allowing one walk

The reigning king of ABS? He plays for the Reds -- and is lapping the field

February 27, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – He may squat for a living, but catcher P.J. Higgins stands tall above all others at his position for knowing the strike zone and utilizing the automatic balls and strikes challenge system the best. While Major League Baseball is allowing hitters, pitchers and catchers to use ABS

Burns' slider looking filthy as he eyes Reds' No. 5 starter spot

Friedl getting reps in left field; Napoli filling in for injured 1B coach
February 26, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In his second start of Spring Training, fifth starter candidate Chase Burns pitched 2 1/3 innings on Thursday during the Reds’ 11-10 win over the Padres. Burns gave up one earned run, two hits and two walks with five strikeouts. “Couple of walks, some deep counts early.