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CLEVELAND -- The Reds had hoped to have rookie infielder Matt McLain back on Tuesday for their final push for a postseason spot. A setback in McLain's recovery from a right oblique injury has quashed that possibility. An MRI exam revealed a Grade 2 strain of McLain's oblique, derailing a

CINCINNATI -- If the Reds can get into the postseason, they still won't have key starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft at their disposal. Ashcraft, who has been out since Sept. 1, is scheduled to have season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair a stress reaction in his right big toe. “It is

CINCINNATI -- A team dealing with roster mayhem as much as opponents lately, the last thing the Reds needed Saturday was more trouble. But trouble found them anyway as a pregame mishap during warmups left Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte unable to play in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals

CINCINNATI -- As the Reds’ pitching staff deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, it will also have to work without Graham Ashcraft, who landed on the injured list on Saturday with a stress reaction in his right big toe. Ashcraft left his start in Game 1 of Friday’s doubleheader after five-plus

SAN FRANCISCO -- Rookie infielder Matt McLain was placed on the 10-day injured list after undergoing an MRI that revealed a right oblique strain on Monday, a major blow to the Reds as they open a three-game set with the Giants that could make or break their push for a

PHOENIX -- Joey Votto didn't start the 2023 season on time as he recovered from left shoulder surgery. Because of the same shoulder, the Reds first baseman isn't assured of being able to finish it. The playoff-contending Reds will be without Votto after he went on the 10-day injured list

ANAHEIM -- The Reds were banking on the healthy returns of Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo for a late-season playoff push, but a development has potentially derailed that hope. Lodolo, who has been out since mid-May with a stress reaction in his left tibia, was dealt a setback during his

LOS ANGELES -- It takes a high threshold of discomfort for Reds second baseman Jonathan India to not be able to play through an injury. The club didn't want the left heel pain India has been feeling to get to that level. On Sunday, India was placed on the 10-day

CINCINNATI -- Joey Votto said upon his return from a 72-game stay on the injured list that he was just trying to earn some playing time. Based on one game, Votto's job seems safe. He homered in the fifth inning and hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth to

HOUSTON – With an Instagram video he posted Saturday of himself driving a bus, seemingly back to Cincinnati, Joey Votto hinted that his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville was near its end. On Sunday, Votto posted a more serious message that clearly states he's ready to return to the Reds.

CINCINNATI -- After spending time hitting against pitchers in live batting practice with Triple-A Louisville recently, injured Reds first baseman Joey Votto was back working out with the club on Monday at Great American Ball Park. Votto took more live BP, this time against Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman.

DENVER -- The Reds learned more about starting pitcher Nick Lodolo's leg injury this week, and the news was not good. A follow-up MRI taken on Monday revealed that Lodolo has a stress reaction in his left tibia. He is expected to be in a walking boot for at least

CINCINNATI -- There's never a good time for the Reds to see one of their best starting pitchers leave a game early with an injury. Hunter Greene getting hurt during Monday night's series opener vs. the Rays was particularly bad timing for Cincinnati's recently overused bullpen. The Reds turned the

CINCINNATI -- Reds first baseman Joey Votto spoke highly of his own progress as he works his way back from major left shoulder surgery. But he isn't going to be ready to return any time soon. That's why a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville was halted on Saturday. "My swing

CINCINNATI -- Luke Weaver was probably going into the Reds' rotation in Connor Overton's place after his rehab assignment ends, but the move became a lock when Overton complained of a sore elbow after leaving Friday's start. The Reds signed Weaver, the 29-year-old right-hander, in January for $2 million for

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Two of the Reds' top prospects will open the 2023 Minor League season on the injured list, it was learned on Sunday. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who is ranked No. 1 in the organization and No. 10 overall by MLB Pipeline, has a left hamstring strain.

CINCINNATI -- The Reds were expecting their bullpen to be a stronger group in 2023 with Tejay Antone being back after he missed all of last season rehabilitating from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. That is now on hold after Antone revealed Tuesday night that he has suffered

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CINCINNATI -- Reds center fielder Nick Senzel was hoping to complete the 2022 season without a serious injury. Senzel played in a career-high 110 games, but his year will end with a stint on the injured list after he broke a toe of his left foot during Tuesday’s 5-3 loss

CINCINNATI -- At 38 years old, injured Reds first baseman Joey Votto is in the very early stages of rehabilitation from major left shoulder and biceps surgery. Votto is eager to prove he can still play at a high level -- to himself more than anybody else. “I’m not trying

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PHILADELPHIA -- A Reds rotation already thinned by trades and injuries just received another unwanted setback. Rookie Graham Ashcraft, who has enjoyed a consistently strong season, went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of right biceps soreness. Ashcraft returned to Cincinnati early from the Reds’ trip to undergo an

CINCINNATI -- Six-time Reds All-Star Joey Votto underwent season-ending surgery to repair his torn left rotator cuff on Friday. “Joey this morning had successful surgery to repair his left rotator cuff and bicep," said Reds GM Nick Krall. "The surgery was a little more than expected. The injury definitely limited

CINCINNATI -- Over 209 games over his first two seasons in the Major Leagues, Reds second baseman Jonathan India has been hit by a pitch 32 times. India usually shakes off the soreness when it happens, but that was not possible on Thursday vs. the Cubs during the Field of