Latest Reds injuries & transactions

May 8th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Reds injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder discomfort
Expected return: TBD
Status: MRI exam on May 8 showed no structural damage, and he could throw a side session on May 10, per manager Terry Francona. (Last updated: May 8) More >>

3B
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: April 25, retroactive to April 23 (10-day)
Expected return: June or July
Status: Second MRI exam was 50 percent better, according to manager Terry Francona. Took 50 swings in the cage on May 7, and is letting it cool down before swinging again. (Last updated: May 8) More >>

RHP
Injury: Grade 2 left hamstring strain
IL date: May 6 (15-day)
Expected return: June or July
Status: MRI exam showed a Grade 2 strain, with estimated time away to be four to eight weeks. Starting throwing from his knees on May 8. (Last updated: May 8) More >>

LHP
Injury: Mild right oblique strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day)
Expected return: May
Status: Allowed one run on two hits in one inning in rehab outing for Triple-A Louisville on May 7. Will throw another inning May 8. (Last updated: May 8)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 23 (60-day)
Expected return: July
Status: Throwing out to 150 feet in Arizona. First bullpen session could happen in late May. (Last updated: May 8) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder fatigue
IL date: April 30 (transferred to 60-day IL May 6)
Expected return: Second half
Status: Went to Goodyear, Ariz., to begin rehab process on May 5. Moved to the 60-day IL on May 6, but there was no setback. (Last updated: May 7) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

May 8
• LHP : Activated from 15-day injured list
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville

May 6
• RHP : Placed on the 15-day injured list
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Louisville
• RHP : Reinstated from bereavement list
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
• LHP : Transferred to 60-day injured list

May 5
• LHP : Rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Louisville