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Latest Reds injuries & transactions

July 4, 2026

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

Hayes begins rehab assignment with High-A Dayton

July 3, 2026

CINCINNATI – The Reds' best defensive player, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, began the next stage in his efforts to return on Friday. Hayes was sent to High-A Dayton for the start of a rehab assignment. Hayes, who has been out since May 21 with a bulging disc in his back,

'Definitely blessed': Myers avoids major injury after crashing into wall

Reds outfielder (left shoulder contusion) managing pain; Infielder Johnson promoted from Triple-A
June 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- One day after ending up in the hospital following a daring running catch and crashing into the center-field fence at American Family Field, Reds outfielder Dane Myers rejoined his teammates in the visitors’ clubhouse prior to Tuesday night’s 7-2 loss to the Brewers. Myers came to the stark

Greene, Pagán's impending return from IL highlight good injury news for Reds

June 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Reds ace Hunter Greene and closer Emilio Pagán rejoined the team on Monday in Milwaukee for what was a good day overall on the team’s injury front. Greene -- who had surgery in early March to remove bone chips from his right elbow -- is expected to make

Myers to IL with shoulder contusion a day after being carted off

June 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Reds center fielder Dane Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion on Tuesday, a day after he exited Monday’s game against the Brewers on a cart and was sent to a local hospital after crashing into the fence while making a spectacular

Suárez's X-rays on left hand inconclusive; Elly stays in after left ankle sprain

June 28, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- The Reds already have their hands full as they prepare to play the Brewers in a four-game series that begins Monday night in Milwaukee. The series could get more challenging after Eugenio Suárez and Elly De La Cruz were both banged up on Sunday afternoon against the Pirates.

Greene, Pagán impress with Louisville, nearing return for pitching-needy Reds

June 28, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- Louisville Slugger Field is located 387 miles from PNC Park, where the Reds played the Pirates on Sunday. But developments there could have a substantial impact this week for the big league roster. Starting pitcher Hunter Greene and closer Emilio Pagán both likely completed their rehab assignments with

Friedl returns to Majors as Dunn lands on IL with right elbow strain

June 28, 2026

PITTSBURGH – The Reds placed outfielder Blake Dunn on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right elbow sprain. Taking his place is outfielder TJ Friedl, who was recalled from Triple-A Louisville. Dunn was injured making a long throw to the plate in the fifth inning of Friday's 6-4

Lodolo (wrist) on track for next start; Dunn (elbow) needs more tests

June 27, 2026

PITTSBURGH – After getting a scare from a comebacker that prematurely ended his last start, Reds left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo is viewed as good to go for his next one. On Tuesday in the fourth inning vs. the Brewers, Lodolo was hit on his left wrist by a 107.6 mph

Reds' bullpen takes another hit as Santillan (oblique) lands on IL

June 26, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- An already thinned-by-injuries Reds bullpen will have to get by without another important reliever after Tony Santillan went on the 15-day injured list Friday because of a strained left oblique. The move is retroactive to Tuesday. Santillan underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday. “It came back that he

Greene slated for one more rehab start before Reds return

June 24, 2026

CINCINNATI – The Reds may not have to wait much longer to have starting pitcher Hunter Greene pitching for them. It appears that one more rehab assignment start will be enough.

Lodolo hopes to make next start despite getting hit by 107.6 mph comebacker

June 23, 2026

CINCINNATI – The first hit Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo allowed in their 2-0 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park was a painful one. Facing Jackson Chourio to open the top of the fourth inning of a 0-0 game, Lodolo was struck on his pitching

Reds activate Elly from IL; Pagán also making progress

June 23, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the injured list on Tuesday morning, optioning outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. And closer Emilio Pagán may not be very far behind De La Cruz.

De La Cruz champing at the bit to return from injury list

@jared_greenspan
June 20, 2026

Elly De La Cruz continued his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday night, going 0-for-3 while manning the DH spot in the Bats’ lineup. The two-time All-Star grounded out twice and struck out before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning.

De La Cruz crushes HR, reaches base 3 times in 1st rehab game

@bmags94
June 19, 2026

Elly De La Cruz is inching closer to a return to the Majors. De La Cruz, who has been on the injured list with a right hamstring strain since June 1, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Reds closer Pagán takes another step in rehab by facing hitters

June 19, 2026

NEW YORK -- In another important step towards the Reds getting their injured closer back in the bullpen, Emilio Pagán faced hitters for the first time on Friday. In a simulated game/live batting practice setting at Yankee Stadium, Pagán threw 20 pitches and used his full repertoire. “The fastball command

Greene K's 6 through 4 innings in 1st rehab outing with ACL Reds

June 18, 2026

Chase Burns has been tremendous for the Reds in his second Major League season -- his 2.01 ERA through 14 starts is fourth among qualified starters, and his performance has provided a huge lift to Cincinnati’s starting rotation in the absence of ace Hunter Greene.

De La Cruz runs bases, could begin rehab assignment this weekend

June 15, 2026

CINCINNATI – Monday marked what could be the final stretch of Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz's efforts to get back from the injured list. De La Cruz, who has been on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain since June 1, ran the bases. He is scheduled to

Elly (hamstring) gets good news from follow-up MRI: 'He’s about 90% healed'

June 12, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Follow-up MRI tests are fairly common for players to check their healing or progress from an injury. When it's for All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has been sorely missed from the Reds' lineup, the results of his MRI on Friday were highly anticipated. “He got, I’d

Pagán eager to ramp up rehab after first bullpen session

June 9, 2026

SAN DIEGO – Even before a Monday conference call with the Reds training staff and team doctor Tim Kremchek, injured closer Emilio Pagán already had his spikes on, anticipating good news. Once he heard he was good to go, Pagán went to work in the bullpen for the first time

Lowder (8 K's) progressing with 70-pitch rehab start for Triple-A Louisville

@bmags94
June 2, 2026

Rhett Lowder made his first rehab start since landing on the injured list on May 13 with right shoulder pain. After throwing a simulated game last Wednesday, Lowder toed the rubber for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits across five innings and threw 50

De La Cruz (hamstring) heads to 10-day IL for first time in his career

June 1, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Since he made his Major League debut just under three years ago, shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been the Reds' best player and their biggest game-changer. Now Cincinnati will have to find a way without its two-time All-Star. For the first time in his big league career,

Elly exits Reds' win with hamstring tightness, set to undergo MRI

May 31, 2026

CINCINNATI – Elly De La Cruz has been durable and played through injuries since debuting for the Reds in 2023. So when De La Cruz pulled up running to first base on a hit to the wall, it was clear something was wrong.

Reds' relief corps takes another hit with Johnson placed on IL

May 30, 2026

CINCINNATI -- A Reds bullpen that's already burdened by dwindling numbers lost another reliever on Saturday, when veteran right-hander Pierce Johnson was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Reds bullpen struggles after losing leverage reliever Ashcraft to 60-day IL

May 29, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Just as the Reds' bullpen has appeared to have regained some of its footing this week, it was dealt another injury blow that will definitely affect how the club navigates the later innings. Graham Ashcraft, a high-leverage reliever, was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday with a