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Latest Reds injuries & transactions

September 27, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.

Steer (wrist) and Santillan (hip) to undergo surgery for injuries

September 23, 2026

ATLANTA -- Hopes that Spencer Steer could let a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist heal on its own with therapy and treatment were finally dashed. The Reds’ utility player will undergo surgery to repair the injury on Sept. 30 in Phoenix. Steer, 28, was doing better as recently

Santillan (left hip labral tear) placed on IL to conclude season

September 22, 2026

ATLANTA — A rough 2026 season for Reds reliever Tony Santillan will end on a sour note. Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday — retroactive to Saturday – with a labral tear in his left hip. Santillan, 29, was sent to Nashville to see orthopedic hip specialist

Burns heads to IL with groin strain, ending his breakout season

September 20, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds had hoped to see starting pitcher Chase Burns make one more outing so his season would reach the benchmark of 30 starts. That bid ended on Sunday when Burns was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. A first time All-Star in

McLain (shoulder) scratched: 'Needs a day or two'

September 12, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- Originally in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Brewers, Reds second baseman Matt McLain was scratched after experiencing a sore left shoulder. McLain, who missed the entire 2024 season because of left shoulder surgery, doesn't believe the issue would linger. “I think it’s going to be good, but

Steer (right wrist sprain) cleared to increase activities, but likely won't return in 2026

September 11, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Injured Reds super utility player Spencer Steer got some good news about his right wrist from a follow-up visit with a specialist on Friday, but it likely won't be enough for him to salvage what's remaining of the 2026 season.

Williamson activated, Brito recalled to fill expanded roster

September 1, 2026

CINCINNATI — With Major League rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players for September, the Reds added two players on Tuesday. As expected, left-handed starting pitcher Brandon Williamson was activated from the 60-day injured list. Also, infielder Juan Brito was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

Elly (quadriceps tightness) returns to lineup as DH after Sunday's early exit

August 31, 2026

CINCINNATI -- After coming out of Sunday's game early because of tightness in his left quadriceps, Elly De La Cruz was cleared to be in Monday's lineup for the Reds vs. the Padres. However instead of playing his usual shortstop, De La Cruz was the designated hitter for the sixth

Hayes (groin strain) placed on 10-day IL; Arroyo recalled

August 28, 2026

CHICAGO -- There's been another setback during Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes' rough season. Hayes was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) prior to Friday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field with a left groin strain. Infielder Edwin Arroyo was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to replace

Singer plans to make next start after painful extra-effort play

August 26, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Brady Singer is the only Reds starting pitcher who hasn't missed a start in the last two seasons. Even after Tuesday's injury scare where he banged up his side landing on the grass, Singer wasn't planning on missing his next outing. “No, no, no. Totally fine. Just

Toglia unable to avoid season-ending shoulder surgery

August 24, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — When Michael Toglia dislocated his right shoulder on Friday, the outfielder had every hope that he could play sooner than later. However, the results of an MRI exam on Monday bore out the bad news. Toglia will need season-ending surgery, which will be performed on Tuesday in

Toglia exits Friday game after dislocating right shoulder on diving catch

August 21, 2026

PHOENIX – Reds left fielder Michael Toglia left Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks with a dislocated right shoulder, suffering the injury in the first inning after making a diving catch on a line drive from Geraldo Perdomo. He landed awkwardly and was in visible pain almost immediately, with team training

Window for Steer (wrist) to return shrinking by the day

August 21, 2026

PHOENIX -- Spencer Steer's 2026 season isn’t officially over, but it doesn’t look promising. The versatile Steer was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 27 after he injured his right wrist during an at-bat against Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy in St. Louis one day earlier. He’s been in

Big leaguers need reminders to stretch, too. Just ask Reds' Williamson

August 18, 2026

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Santillan, Williamson take next steps with successful Triple-A rehab outings

August 16, 2026

CINCINNATI -- The Reds received some promising developments from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday afternoon.

Santillan, Williamson working way back to Reds bullpen; Ashcraft throws live BP

August 15, 2026

CINCINNATI -- There could be good news for the Reds bullpen on the horizon if two key setup relievers continue with their rehab progression. Tony Santillan (left oblique) tossed a scoreless inning on Friday for Triple-A Louisville. He was effective, striking out two and tossing an efficient 13 pitches (nine

Pagán gets 'real good' update on fingers and can 'throw as many splitters as I need to'

August 14, 2026

CINCINNATI – After dealing with the devastating news of a second Tommy John surgery for ace Hunter Greene, the Reds needed a boost of good news regarding the health of a key player. They got that boost Friday when closer Emilio Pagán went for a scan on the sore index

Reds ace Greene undergoes 2nd Tommy John surgery

August 13, 2026

CHICAGO -- Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Wednesday, the second time the Reds’ ace has required the procedure. Manager Terry Francona confirmed Thursday that Greene underwent a Tommy John revision rather than the less extensive internal brace

Williamson aiming to rejoin Reds for stretch run despite shaky rehab start

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August 11, 2026

Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson made his third Minor League rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday night. He’s been sidelined with left shoulder fatigue since late April.

Hunter Greene to undergo right elbow surgery

August 11, 2026

WASHINGTON — After he underwent a second opinion for his sore right elbow, Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene will have to undergo surgery to repair a damaged ulnar collateral ligament. The type and extent of the procedure Greene will need is not yet known. It will take place on Wednesday.

Reds lefty Williamson strikes out one in Triple-A rehab start

August 6, 2026

Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson made a Minor League rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, as he nears his return to the big leagues after being sidelined with left shoulder fatigue since late April. Here’s what you need to know:

Greene goes back on injured list with sore elbow, to get second opinion

August 5, 2026

CINCINNATI — Only five starts into his return from elbow surgery, Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene went on the 15-day injured list Wednesday after experiencing right elbow soreness. Greene, who had an MRI on Wednesday morning, is headed to Los Angeles for a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on

Lodolo (blister) makes rehab start at Triple-A, on track to return soon

August 5, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Starting pitcher Nick Lodolo made a rehab start Wednesday afternoon for Triple-A Louisville, and depending on how he felt coming out of the outing, the lefty could soon return to the big leagues. Lodolo, who went on the injured list for the second time this season July 12

Williamson (left shoulder) begins road back to Reds with rehab start in Double-A

August 1, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Brandon Williamson took his first step toward a return to the big leagues this season with two innings of work for Double-A Chattanooga on Saturday night in Birmingham, Ala., before a rain delay.

Lodolo (blister) takes next step to Reds return with live BP 

July 31, 2026

CINCINNATI -- In terms of the health of his problematic left index finger and trying a grip change with how he throws his best pitch, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo came away feeling positive after facing hitters in live batting practice on Friday. Lodolo threw 50 pitches over three simulated