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Reds dealt another blow to rotation as Williamson (left shoulder) heads to IL

April 30, 2026

CINCINNATI -- An already depleted Reds rotation will have to plow ahead while another starting pitcher is on the injured list. On Thursday, Brandon Williamson went on the 15-day IL with left shoulder fatigue. Williamson, who pitched only three innings and allowed four runs with four hits and four walks

Latest Reds injuries & transactions

April 30, 2026

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

Williamson exits after three innings with left shoulder fatigue

April 29, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Brandon Williamson has battled through a lot to get back to the Majors after Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in Sept. 2024. This season has been one filled with ups and downs. Wednesday night’s 13-2 loss to the Rockies fell into the latter category.

Greene making progress in recovery from elbow surgery

April 28, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery in March to remove bone chips from his right elbow, Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has made progress and is well underway with a throwing program. On Tuesday, Greene was scheduled to long toss to a distance of 110 feet at the team facility in

Suárez heads to 10-day IL with left oblique strain

April 25, 2026

CINCINNATI – The Reds will be without one of their big bats in the middle of the lineup for a while. Designated hitter Eugenio Suárez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. Suárez was taking batting practice on the field before Friday's series opener

Trevino rehabs with High-A Dayton, could be activated on Sunday

April 24, 2026

CINCINNATI – In a final test before activation, Reds catcher Jose Trevino played a rehab assignment game at High-A Dayton on Friday. Getting five innings of action behind the plate, Trevino went 2-for-2 with an infield single, a single to right field, a walk and two runs scored in Dayton's

Lodolo (blister) to begin rehab assignment; Trevino (spine strain) nearing return

April 21, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – The Reds are close to getting one injured player back in catcher Jose Trevino while another, starting pitcher Nick Lodolo, had another successful test on Tuesday. During a simulated game against hitters early in the afternoon at Tropicana Field, Lodolo threw 50 pitches over three innings. Trevino,

Pagán hopes to avoid IL, tests out hamstring with aggressive pregame

April 15, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds and Emilio Pagán were feeling hopeful Wednesday that the closer might avoid the injured list after he felt tightness in his left hamstring at the end of Tuesday's win over the Giants. Pagán, 34, underwent treatment Wednesday morning and played catch on the outfield grass in

Pagán has hamstring injury; undergoing further evaluation

April 14, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Closer Emilio Pagán's final pitch in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 2-1 Reds victory over the Giants tied him for the second most saves in the Majors, with five, but it also proved painful. As pinch-hitter Daniel Susac hit a drive to Will Benson on the left-field warning

Lodolo seeking solutions for blister issue after latest setback

April 3, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Nick Lodolo initially hoped by now that a return to the Reds’ rotation from a left index finger blister was imminent. As of Friday, one day after Lodolo's rehab assignment at Single-A Daytona was cut short, his return was even more up in the air. Lodolo was 40

Lodolo exits Minor League rehab start early due to blister flareup

April 2, 2026

Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo, who is currently on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, made a rehab start for Single-A Daytona on Thursday against Jupiter. He retired the first eight batters he faced on 40 pitches (striking out four), but he had to

Stewart avoids injury, makes Reds rookie history on Opening Day

March 27, 2026

CINCINNATI – A very strong Opening Day from rookie Reds first baseman Sal Stewart was almost cut short in a quite painful way on Thursday. In the fifth inning with one out and a runner on first base with Andrew Abbott pitching, Roman Anthony pulled a scorching low line drive

With Lodolo (blister) headed to IL, opportunity for Burns, Lowder

March 24, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder, two young starting pitchers who already were expected to have key roles in the Reds' early-season rotation, got some much-needed work in the second of a pair of exhibition games against the Brewers at American Family Field. Burns and Lowder are expected to

Reds in wait-and-see mode after Lodolo (blister) exits early

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March 22, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nick Lodolo’s final Cactus League tuneup before the Reds break camp in Arizona lasted 10 pitches after the left-hander exited his start against the Guardians on Sunday due to a blister on his left index finger. In the first inning, Lodolo threw a 1-0 changeup for a

Singer (blister) exits early for precautionary reasons

March 18, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Perhaps a consequence of a premature Arizona heatwave, Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer abruptly exited Wednesday's start vs. the Rockies because of a blister that developed on his right index finger. Singer, who threw 51 pitches (35 strikes) over 3 2/3 scoreless innings of the split-squad game,

Greene opens up about elbow injury, rehab plan

March 17, 2026

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

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

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

Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow

March 4, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Reds ace Hunter Greene is scheduled for an MRI on Friday after reporting right elbow stiffness earlier this week, manager Terry Francona said on Wednesday. The team booked the procedure after Greene woke up with the discomfort on Tuesday, and he will be evaluated by team physician

Reds clarify Elly's injury as partial quad strain

November 20, 2025

CINCINNATI -- On Thursday, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall clarified comments he made the previous night about shortstop Elly De La Cruz's left quadriceps injury. Krall referred to De La Cruz’s injury as a “partial tear” of his quadriceps on the Reds Hot Stove League radio program, which

Hays returns off bench for Reds in Game 162 clincher

September 28, 2025

MILWAUKEE -- After missing the Reds' last six games with back spasms, left fielder Austin Hays returned off the bench Sunday against the Brewers. “I’m feeling really good the last two days," Hays said before the Reds' 4-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday, when Cincinnati still clinched the final

Lodolo (groin) optimistic about quick return, while Hays (back spasms) uncertain 

September 26, 2025

MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of a premature exit from Thursday's start vs. the Pirates because of a right groin injury, Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo appeared cautiously optimistic that he could return sooner than later. “I’m just going to go about my normal routine, play catch today and go from

Lodolo fans career-high 12, exits in precautionary move

Lefty set career highs in starts, innings, K's in '25; status for potential postseason roster unknown
September 25, 2025

CINCINNATI -- A spectacular performance by Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo in Thursday's 2-1 win vs. the Pirates was prematurely ended as a precaution because of a right groin injury. Cincinnati was optimistic that the injury is not severe. “I think he’s OK," manager Terry Francona said. "Just spent some

Hays (back) making progress, but not ready for game action yet

Left fielder to avoid IL as hope for postseason action remains; Benson, Minor League call-ups other options
September 25, 2025

CINCINNATI -- For the past few days while being out with back spasms, Reds left fielder Austin Hays has tested his injury on the field by doing some running and moving around. Hays still isn't ready to return to the lineup, however. He hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game vs.