Latest Reds injuries & transactions

September 6th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURY NEWS

3B
Injury: Left groin strain
IL date: Aug. 28 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 27)
Expected return: September
Status: Reported soreness and was seen by the doctor during the Aug. 27 off-day. Will run the bases at Great American Ball Park on Sept. 6 to test his healing. (Last updated: Sept. 5) More >>

RHP
Injury: Damaged right ulnar collateral ligament
IL date: Aug. 5 (retroactive to Aug. 2, transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 11)
Expected return: Likely 2028
Status: Underwent second Tommy John surgery to repair the damaged UCL in his right elbow on Aug. 12. Recovery expected to be 12-18 months. Will join team in Los Angeles on Sept. 7 and do therapy at Dodger Stadium. (Last updated: Sept. 5) More >>

INF/OF
Injury: Dislocated right shoulder
IL date: Aug. 23 (10-day IL; transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 4)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum on Aug. 25. Moved to the 60-day IL on Sept. 4. (Last updated: Sept. 4)

UTIL
Injury: Right wrist sprain
IL date: July 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Likely 2027
Status: Next examination in Arizona is scheduled for Sept. 11 to see if he can begin swinging a bat. Steer has been limited to strengthening exercises.  (Last updated: Sept. 1) More >>

OF
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: June 28 (moved to 60-day IL on Aug. 6)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had elbow surgery Aug. 3 with an internal brace being inserted. Recovery and rehab is expected to take six months. (Last updated: Aug. 5) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor mass strain
IL Date: July 30 (Minor League 7-day IL, retroactive to July 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings as 27th man in doubleheader vs. Cleveland on July 28 before exiting with discomfort and being optioned to Triple-A Louisville the following day. Will be shut down from throwing for a minimum of two weeks. (Last updated: July 30)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 6
• RHP : Activated from the 60-day IL
• LHP : Designated for assignment

Sept. 4
• OF : Contract selected from Triple-A Louisville
• UT : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
• 1B/OF : Transferred to 60-day IL

Sept. 1
• LHP : Activated from 60-day injured list
• INF : Recalled from Triple-A Louisville

Aug. 28
• 3B : Placed on 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 27)
• IF : Recalled from Triple-A Louisville