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Latest Reds injuries & transactions

July 27, 2026

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

Wrist sprain shuts down trade candidate Steer for 2 weeks

Versatile INF/OF opting for rest in hopes of avoiding season-ending surgery
July 27, 2026

CINCINNATI — For the Reds lineup, losing a versatile player like Spencer Steer is no small thing. It also, perhaps, has big ramifications in the context of the Trade Deadline. An infielder and outfielder, Steer was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with what the club termed a

Reds grind to extra-inning win after Steer leaves with right wrist pain

July 26, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- On Friday night, after a Reds victory in the first game of this three-game set, closer Emilio Pagán laid out a simple -- if ambitious -- hope for his team in the waning days ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. “Just trying to make it weird,”

McLain begins rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville

July 25, 2026

Reds infielder Matt McLain, sidelined since July 10 with a left calf strain, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Lodolo lands on IL after leaving Saturday's game with lingering blister issue

July 12, 2026

CINCINNATI -- In a move that was expected after he left Saturday's game vs. the Cubs due to a left index finger blister, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. Pitcher Chase Petty was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to replace Lodolo on the

Lodolo likely headed for IL stint as blister issue returns on left index finger

July 11, 2026

CINCINNATI -- A left index finger blister is one injury that doesn't seem to run out of sequels for Nick Lodolo. The Reds starting pitcher made an abrupt exit from Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs in the sixth inning because of another blister. Lodolo had just given up a

Chase Burns (tight right groin) to miss 2026 All-Star Game

July 11, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns will not be able to play in Tuesday's All-Star Game because of tightness in his right groin. Burns reported the injury to the club and went to manager Terry Francona on Friday. After Burns, Francona, president of baseball operations Nick Krall and general

Steer makes first start in CF with McLain headed to IL; Hayes activated

July 10, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Spencer Steer's versatility in the field for the Reds has yet to hit a boundary. Steer became an everyday first baseman last season and was a Gold Glove finalist. For Friday's series opener vs. the Cubs, the utility player entered a new frontier. Center field. It was Steer's

Hayes' bat stays hot with 2 more doubles in Triple-A rehab stint

July 9, 2026

As Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes continues to work his way back after being sidelined with a bulging disc in his back, he’s also using the opportunity to tune up his swing -- prior to going on the injured list in late May, he had a .142/.195/.225 slash line over

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.