Latest Reds injuries & transactions

May 22nd, 2026

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

LATEST INJURY UPDATES

3B
Injury: Lumbar bulging disc
IL date: May 22 (10-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will head to Arizona to rehab. (Last updated: May 22)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder pain
IL date: May 13, retroactive to May 10 (15-day)
Expected return: June
Status: Threw another side session on May 19, reporting no problems. Manager Terry Francona said Lowder would throw in the bullpen again on May 22, after which he could begin facing hitters a few days later. (Last updated: May 20) More >>

C
Injury: Left hamstring
IL date: May 17 (10-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain of Trevino’s left hamstring behind his knee. Manager Terry Francona said Trevino could be back with the team in three to four weeks, though there is no exact timetable. (Last updated: May 18) More >>

LHP
Injury: Mild right oblique strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day)
Expected return: May
Status: Made his latest appearance with Triple-A Louisville on May 17, reporting that he “feels good,” according to manager Terry Francona. The Reds “will work though what is next” for the pitcher, whether that’s in the Majors or Minors. (Last updated: May 18)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 23 (60-day)
Expected return: July
Status: Throwing out to 150 feet in Arizona. First bullpen session scheduled for May 26. If all goes well, will rejoin the team on May 29 to continue his rehab. (Last updated: May 14) More >>

RHP
Injury: Grade 2 left hamstring strain
IL date: May 6 (15-day)
Expected return: June or July
Status: MRI exam showed a Grade 2 strain, with estimated time away to be four to eight weeks. Starting throwing from his knees on May 8. (Last updated: May 8) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder fatigue
IL date: April 30 (transferred to 60-day IL May 6)
Expected return: Second half
Status: Went to Goodyear, Ariz., to begin rehab process on May 5. Moved to the 60-day IL on May 6, but there was no setback. (Last updated: May 7) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

May 22
• 3B : Placed on the 10-day injured list
• 3B/DH : Activated from the 10-day injured list

May 21
• OF : Traded to the Marlins for Minor League RHP More >>

May 17
• C : Placed on 10-day injured list
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
• C : Contract selected from Triple-A Louisville
• OF : Designated for assignment

May 13
• RHP Chris Paddack: Signed one-year Major League contract
• RHP Rhett Lowder: Placed on 15-day injured list
• C P.J. Higgins: Designated for assignment