Latest Reds injuries & transactions

August 4th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURY NEWS

LHP
Injury: Left index finger blister
IL date: July 12 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Second half
Status: Scheduled to make a rehab assignment start for Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 5 and throw 60-65 pitches. (Last updated: Aug. 2) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder fatigue
IL date: April 30 (transferred to 60-day IL May 6)
Expected return: Second half
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Aug. 1, allowing one run in two hitless innings while making 39 pitches. Next start is scheduled for Aug. 6 with Triple-A Louisville (Last updated: Aug. 2) More >>

RHP
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: June 26 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 23)
Expected return: Second half
Status: After getting good results from a July 31 follow-up MRI that cleared Santillan to begin an expedited recovery program, Terry Francona announced Aug. 1 that the reliever will throw a 20-pitch side in his first mound work since the injury. (Last updated: Aug. 1) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right UCL sprain
IL date: May 29 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half
Status: In Goodyear, Ariz., his throwing program has advanced, and he will have his first bullpen session on Aug 4. (Last updated: July 31) 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)

OF
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: June 28 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Likely 2027
Status: Dr. Keith Meister will perform elbow surgery in Dallas on Aug. 3, with the full extent of the procedure unclear until it's happening. (Last updated: July 30) More >>

UTIL
Injury: Right wrist sprain
IL date: July 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited mid-at-bat in the fifth inning July 26 at St. Louis with a partial tear of a sheath around a wrist tendon. Will rest and wear a splint for two weeks before being re-evaluated. (Last updated: July 27) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug 4
• OF : Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
• 2B : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville

Aug. 3
• 1B/DH : Traded to the Guardians for 2B Juan Brito and RHP Alejandro Rivera
• LHP : Traded to the Cardinals for international bonus pool space

July 30
INF : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
2B : Activated from 10-day injured list
RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
RHP : Placed on Minor League 7-day IL