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InjuryCINMay 31, 6:42 PM EDT

Elly De La Cruz Exits Game With Hamstring Tightness, MRI Scheduled

The Reds star shortstop felt tightness rounding first base and stopped himself, with an MRI set for the following day to determine next steps.

Elly De La Cruz exited Cincinnati's win over Atlanta in the fifth inning after feeling tightness in his right hamstring while rounding first base on a line drive. Team trainers visited him on the field before he was removed from the game. Manager Terry Francona confirmed an MRI is scheduled for the next day. De La Cruz expressed belief he avoided serious damage by stopping quickly, but his availability for the upcoming series against Kansas City beginning Monday is uncertain.

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InjuryCINMay 31, 11:21 AM EDT

Lodolo Still Rounding Into Form After Blister-Forced April Absence

The Reds lefty missed the entire month of April due to blister problems and is only now regaining his footing as Cincinnati's rotation piece.

Nick Lodolo missed all of April recovering from blister issues and has only recently begun to find his rhythm. His most recent start against the Mets showed improvement, with Lodolo throwing 6.0 innings and showing better command. He takes the mound Sunday against Atlanta's Spencer Strider as Cincinnati tries to avoid a series sweep. His injury history this season remains a relevant factor in evaluating his performance ceiling.

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Pierce Johnson Hits IL With Right Elbow Inflammation
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InjuryCINMay 30, 4:47 PM EDT

Pierce Johnson Hits IL With Right Elbow Inflammation

The Reds reliever is sidelined with elbow trouble, triggering bullpen roster moves in Cincinnati.

Pierce Johnson has been placed on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, the Reds officially announced. The injury opens a bullpen vacancy that the club is filling with Lyon Richardson, recalled from the minors. Elbow inflammation can carry variable recovery timelines and warrants monitoring for fantasy and betting purposes.

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Pierce Johnson Hits 15-Day IL With Right Elbow Inflammation
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RosterCINMay 30, 5:55 PM EDT

Pierce Johnson Hits 15-Day IL With Right Elbow Inflammation

The Reds lose another bullpen arm as Johnson joins Graham Ashcraft on the injured list, forcing additional roster shuffling.

Pierce Johnson was placed on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his right elbow on Saturday. The move compounds an already thin Reds bullpen that recently lost starter Graham Ashcraft to the 60-day IL with a UCL strain. To fill the roster gap, Lyon Richardson had his contract selected after being DFA'd in the offseason. Fellow reliever Kyle Nicolas was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.

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Brady Singer Among MLB's Worst Starters Through 46 Innings in 2026
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NewsCINMay 30, 3:31 PM EDT

Brady Singer Among MLB's Worst Starters Through 46 Innings in 2026

Singer's 6.52 FIP, 15.7% K%, and back-to-back three-homer starts signal a serious performance crisis for the Reds rotation.

Brady Singer ranks in the bottom five ERA-wise among 122 qualified starters in 2026, posting a 6.52 FIP over 46 innings. His 2.74 HR/9 is second-worst in that group, and he has surrendered three home runs in each of his last two outings. His 15.7% strikeout rate ranks 11th worst among qualified starters. The Reds face mounting pressure to address Singer's struggles as the season progresses.

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RosterCINMay 29, 4:14 PM EDT

Ashcraft lands on 60-day IL with UCL sprain

The Reds lose a key bullpen arm after Graham Ashcraft is sidelined with a right UCL sprain, a significant blow to Cincinnati's relief corps.

Graham Ashcraft has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a right UCL sprain. The move removes him from Cincinnati's bullpen for an extended period. Ashcraft had been used as a leverage reliever for the Reds, making his absence a meaningful loss for the team's late-inning options.

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InjuryCINMay 29, 7:38 PM EDT

Hunter Greene Back With Reds After Arizona Rehab Stint

The Reds starter has returned to the Cincinnati clubhouse, with positive updates emerging from his rehabilitation in Arizona.

Hunter Greene has rejoined the Cincinnati Reds as the team opens a homestand, returning from a rehab assignment in Arizona. Reports from the rehab stint are described as encouraging, suggesting Greene is progressing toward a return to the active roster. His status remains one to monitor as the Reds await further evaluation on his readiness to pitch.

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InjuryCINMay 29, 2:15 PM EDT

Ashcraft Lands on 60-Day IL With UCL Sprain

The Reds right-hander suffered a UCL sprain with no prior warning signs, casting serious doubt on his 2025 availability.

The Reds placed starter Graham Ashcraft directly on the 60-day injured list with a sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament. He showed no signs of injury in his most recent outing, making the diagnosis a surprise. Placement on the 60-day IL signals the team does not anticipate a quick return. Not all UCL sprains require Tommy John surgery, but even non-surgical recoveries typically involve extended absences.

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RosterCINMay 29, 3:37 PM EDT

Paddack Joins Reds Rotation as Emergency Depth Add

Cincinnati picked up Chris Paddack to patch their starting rotation, and he has delivered two solid 5-inning outings so far.

The Cincinnati Reds acquired Chris Paddack to address an emergency need in their starting rotation. In two starts since joining the club, Paddack has thrown exactly 5.0 innings each time, allowing 4 earned runs total across 10 innings with 8 strikeouts and 4 walks. He is scheduled to start Friday at home against the Atlanta Braves. Prior to joining Cincinnati, Paddack had been struggling as a starter for the Miami Marlins.

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Ashcraft Lands on 60-Day IL With UCL Sprain, Season Likely Over
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InjuryCINMay 29, 2:22 PM EDT

Ashcraft Lands on 60-Day IL With UCL Sprain, Season Likely Over

The Reds reliever was placed directly on the 60-day IL with a right forearm UCL strain, signaling a potentially season-ending injury.

The Cincinnati Reds officially placed Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list on May 29, 2026, citing a UCL sprain in his right forearm. The decision to bypass the 15-day IL and go straight to the 60-day IL suggests the injury is serious. The move is widely viewed as potentially ending Ashcraft's 2026 season and possibly requiring Tommy John surgery. In a corresponding roster move, the Reds selected the contract of Yunior Marte from Triple-A Louisville.

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Noelvi Marte Raking at AAA, Reds Weighing Recall Decision
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NewsCINMay 29, 2:10 PM EDT

Noelvi Marte Raking at AAA, Reds Weighing Recall Decision

Marte leads AAA in batting average among qualified hitters, but Cincinnati is still assessing whether his performance meets their criteria for a call-up.

Noelvi Marte ranks first in batting average (.371) among 171 AAA players with at least 120 plate appearances as of May 29. He also posts a 1.005 OPS and a 15.8% strikeout rate, ranking 15th lowest in that category. Despite the strong numbers, the Reds have not yet moved to recall him. The organization appears to be weighing additional factors beyond raw statistics before making a roster decision.

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InjuryCINMay 29, 2:05 PM EDT

Ashcraft Out Indefinitely With UCL Sprain, Lands on 60-Day IL

The Reds starter showed no visible signs of injury in his last outing but has been placed directly on the 60-day IL with a UCL sprain.

The Reds officially placed RHP Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list with a sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament. Ashcraft showed no outward signs of trouble in his most recent appearance, posting normal velocity and a scoreless inning. The direct placement on the 60-day IL signals the team does not expect a quick return. UCL sprains do not always require Tommy John surgery, but recovery timelines vary widely.

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