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Latest Reds injuries & transactions

November 21, 2025

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

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.

Hays exits early with back spasms, snaps 15-game on-base streak

September 20, 2025

CINCINNATI -- Reds outfielder Austin Hays left Saturday night’s 6-3 win over the Cubs in the fifth inning with back spasms. Sal Stewart replaced him in left field. Hays exited after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, snapping a season-high 15-game on-base streak.

Hayes dealing with back soreness in stretch run

September 18, 2025

CINCINNATI -- It’s the time of season when aches and pains can flare up at a moment’s notice. And for Ke’Bryan Hayes, the moment is coming at a very difficult time as his teammates are desperately fighting for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League. Hayes,

No. 2 prospect Lowder begins rehab assignment 

September 13, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO – It would all have to fall into place perfectly, but the Reds could have one more reinforcement available to their pitching staff by the end of the season – just in case. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder, who has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season

Stephenson back Friday vs. Mets; Burns also coming along

September 6, 2025

CINCINNATI -- The Reds got catcher Tyler Stephenson back for what could be a huge three-game series vs. the Mets that could keep their playoff hopes alive with a good weekend. And rookie pitcher Chase Burns may not be too much further behind him. Stephenson began a rehab assignment with

Reds activate Stephenson off IL before crucial series vs. Mets

September 5, 2025

CINCINNATI -- If Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson needed any further assurance about the condition of his fractured left thumb, there was no better indication than catching hard-throwing right-hander Chase Burns in a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday. “I caught Burns’ live and he was throwing 101, so that was kind

Reds place Ashcraft (right forearm strain) on IL, activate Lodolo

August 27, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- As the Reds head into the final month of the season trying to remain a contender for a playoff spot, they will be without one of their top late-inning relievers. Graham Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right forearm strain. The

Reds place Stephenson (left thumb fracture) on IL

August 20, 2025

Before Wednesday's finale against the Angels, the Reds placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday, with a left thumb fracture. The club selected catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville to take Stephenson's place on the roster. Stephenson had missed the past four games because of

Burns (right flexor strain) placed on 15-day injured list

August 15, 2025

CINCINNATI – Thoughts on which role rookie pitcher Chase Burns will have down the stretch this season for the Reds – rotation or bullpen – will be on hold. That's because Burns was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday – retroactive to Tuesday – with a right flexor

Greene ready to impact Reds' playoff push in return from IL

August 12, 2025

CINCINNATI -- The Reds played well enough without Hunter Greene to contend for the playoffs while the starting pitcher was on the injured list for more than two months with a strained right groin. Could having Greene back in the rotation -- beginning Wednesday vs. the Phillies -- be the

Hunter Greene set for Wednesday return to Reds' rotation

August 10, 2025

PITTSBURGH -- The lengthy and deliberate process to get starting pitcher Hunter Greene beyond his right groin strain and back on the mound for the Reds appeared to have finally reached its conclusion.

Lodolo (blister) lands on IL, hopeful for minimum stay

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August 5, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Reds placed left-hander Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger on Tuesday, one day after the injury forced him to exit Cincinnati's 3-2 win over the Cubs after just 1 2/3 innings. The Reds recalled right-hander Yosver Zulueta from

Lodolo exits early with left index finger blister; IL stint possible 

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August 5, 2025

CHICAGO – After Nick Lodolo's July 29 start against the Dodgers, both he and manager Terry Francona put less stock in his season-high 11 strikeouts than they did with the fact the oft-injured left-hander had completed his career-high 22nd start of the year. “It’s huge,” Francona said when asked about

Key challenge proves huge as resilient Reds rally at Wrigley

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August 5, 2025

CHICAGO – Wrigley Field was practically shaking on Monday night. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson appeared to have just singled home the game-tying run in the seventh, sending the crowd into a deafening uproar and erasing a comeback attempt from a Reds team beaten down by the weekend’s grueling travel schedule.

After second opinion, Spiers set to undergo right elbow surgery

July 26, 2025

CINCINNATI -- Carson Spiers was part of the Reds' pitching depth they were hoping to have at their disposal -- either in the rotation or the bullpen -- for the second half of the season. Instead, the club will be without Spiers for at least the remainder of 2025.

Reds 'don't really have a road map' as Greene moves rehab to Arizona

July 9, 2025

CINCINNATI -- The long and very slow road back to the active roster for Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene from a right groin strain extended all the way back to Arizona again on Wednesday. Greene, who postponed a rehab assignment start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday because of continued groin

Greene's rehab assignment delayed after setback in bullpen session

July 7, 2025

CINCINNATI -- Before the Reds' four-game series opener against the Marlins on Monday night, starting pitcher Hunter Greene announced that he won't be beginning his rehab assignment on Tuesday as had been previously scheduled. Greene is in the middle of his second stint on the injured list this season due

Greene, Ashcraft begin road back to Reds with live BP sessions

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July 2, 2025

BOSTON -- On a hot and humid Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park, the Reds got a glimpse of what’s to come for both their rotation and bullpen. An hour and a half before the resumption of Tuesday night’s suspended game against the Red Sox, Graham Ashcraft and Hunter Greene each

Fraley receives cortisone shot, will try to play through torn labrum

June 29, 2025

CINCINNATI - Eventually, Reds right fielder Jake Fraley will need surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Just not yet.

Fraley placed on 10-day IL; Hays returns to boost lineup

June 27, 2025

CINCINNATI -- The Reds finally got one of their best hitters back from the injured list on Friday in Austin Hays, but that good news was tempered by the loss of another outfielder, Jake Fraley, to a shoulder injury. Fraley was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to Tuesday) with