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Chase Burns Locks In 7-Year, $105M Extension with Cincinnati

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RosterCINJul 17, 10:00 AM EDT

Chase Burns Locks In 7-Year, $105M Extension with Cincinnati

The Reds pre-arb starter secures long-term deal after All-Star nod; contract begins next season and runs through 2033 with a clean structure.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million contract extension. The deal begins in 2026 and runs through the 2033 season. Notably, the extension contains no opt-outs, options, or escalators, making it a straightforward structure by modern MLB standards. Burns earned the deal after being named to his first All-Star team in 2025, roughly a year after making his big league debut.

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Chase Burns Locks In With Reds on 7-Year, $105M Deal

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RosterCINJul 17, 12:59 AM EDT

Chase Burns Locks In With Reds on 7-Year, $105M Deal

Cincinnati secures its 23-year-old ace through 2033 with a fully guaranteed extension carrying no deferred money or option years.

The Reds and right-hander Chase Burns have agreed to a seven-year, $105 million contract extension, confirmed by multiple reporters including Jon Morosi and Jeff Passan. The deal begins in 2026 and runs through 2033, extending Burns two years beyond his existing arbitration control. Burns, 23, has been one of baseball's best pitchers in his first full season, posting a 2.54 ERA over 102.2 innings across 18 starts. The extension contains no deferred money and no option years.

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Trade Interest Emerging in Reds Utilityman Spencer Steer

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TradeCINJul 13, 10:20 PM EDT

Trade Interest Emerging in Reds Utilityman Spencer Steer

Multiple teams have called Cincinnati about Spencer Steer as the Reds slide out of playoff contention heading into the All-Star Break.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports the Reds have fielded trade inquiries on Spencer Steer. Cincinnati has fallen nine games under .500 and sits eight games back in the Wild Card race. Steer has two arbitration years remaining beyond this season, reducing urgency to sell but keeping the front office open to talks. He is hitting .247/.328/.421 with 14 home runs in 358 plate appearances, with his bat rebounding to league average after a rough June.

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Lodolo Lands on IL With Finger Blister

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InjuryCINJul 12, 10:47 AM EDT

Lodolo Lands on IL With Finger Blister

The Reds lefty was pulled mid-start after showing discomfort in his pitching hand, and is now officially sidelined.

Nick Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger. He exited his start against the Cubs after allowing a solo home run in the sixth inning, having been spotted checking his left hand before trainers were called. He finished with a line of five-plus innings, two earned runs, and 78 pitches. Caleb Ferguson took over on the mound.

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NewsCINJul 4, 12:42 AM EDT

Reds Trending Toward Seller Role at 2026 Trade Deadline

After a promising 20-11 April, Cincinnati lost eight straight to open May and now owns the NL Central's only losing record at 40-46.

The Reds entered 2026 with playoff expectations after ending a four-year drought last season, but an eight-game skid in May derailed their campaign. Cincinnati is now fifth in the NL Central at 40-46, the division's only team below .500. The club re-signed Eugenio Suarez and closer Emilio Pagan this offseason, but results have fallen short. Their positioning heading into the trade deadline suggests a potential seller role.

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InjuryCINJul 2, 2:17 PM EDT

Dane Myers Lands on IL, Clearing CF Path for McLain

Myers's IL placement appears to be the direct catalyst for the Reds shifting infielder Matt McLain into center field duty.

Reds outfielder Dane Myers was placed on the injured list, creating a vacancy in center field. Manager Terry Francona had already floated the idea of McLain taking fly balls in center just days before the move. McLain made his first career pinch-hit appearance in center field and then his first career start there in quick succession. The roster gap appears to be driving the accelerated positional experiment.

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RosterCINJul 1, 10:50 AM EDT

Hunter Greene Returns to Reds Rotation Saturday vs. Orioles

Cincinnati's ace has been sidelined to start 2026 but is scheduled to pitch in the July 4th holiday game against Baltimore.

Hunter Greene will make his first appearance of the 2026 MLB season on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Greene missed the early portion of the season, leaving the Reds without their ace during a stretch in which they went 19-34 after a 20-11 start. Cincinnati has fallen to last place in the NL Central, making Greene's return a critical development for the struggling club.

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RosterCINJul 1, 10:50 AM EDT

Hunter Greene Returns to Reds Rotation Saturday vs. Orioles

Cincinnati's ace has been sidelined to start 2026 but is scheduled to pitch in the July 4th holiday game against Baltimore.

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RosterCINJun 29, 11:46 PM EDT

Hunter Greene Set to Return This Weekend vs. Orioles

Cincinnati's ace is on track for his 2025 season debut after a successful rehab stint following elbow surgery in Spring Training.

Manager Terry Francona confirmed the Reds intend to activate Hunter Greene during their weekend series against the Orioles. Greene had arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow during Spring Training. He completed four rehab starts, building to 6.1 innings and 82 pitches, posting a 13:2 K/BB ratio over 14.1 frames without allowing a run. His fastball averaged 98.6 mph in his two Triple-A appearances.

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RosterCINJun 26, 7:43 PM EDT

Konnor Griffin returns from IL, homers in first at-bat vs. Reds

Griffin was activated off the injured list before the series opener against Cincinnati and immediately made an impact with a 435-foot home run.

Konnor Griffin was activated from the injured list ahead of his team's series opener against the Reds. In his first plate appearance after returning, Griffin hit a 435-foot home run. The activation signals Griffin is healthy and back in the lineup. His immediate production suggests no lingering effects from the injury.

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NewsCINJun 26, 3:23 PM EDT

Reds in a Skid, Now Face Paul Skenes to Snap Losing Stretch

Cincinnati has dropped to 5 games below .500 after going 2-15 against NL Central foes, with a tough matchup against Pittsburgh's ace looming.

The Reds lost all three games of a home series against the Brewers, falling by scores of 2-1 in extras, 2-0, and 6-5. The losses dropped Cincinnati to 5 games under .500, the worst mark of their season, after peaking at 9 games over .500 in early May. Their 2-15 record against NL Central opponents is a significant drag on their overall standing. The team now faces Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates in their next contest.

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