While the Reds only moved back to the .500 mark after yesterday’s 2-1 victory over the Astros, Cincinnati’s 35-35 record puts them only a half-game behind the Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Considering how the Reds were 21-29 just on May 25, the team’s surge over the last few weeks has included both a five-game winning streak and the Reds’ ongoing six-game winning … [Read more...] about Reds Open To Buying, Spending At Trade Deadline
NL Central Notes: Steele, Votto, Adames, Miley, Velasquez
Cubs fans received some positive news regarding left-hander Justin Steele yesterday. The 27-year-old hurler was pulled from his start on Wednesday after just three innings of work due to forearm tightess and underwent an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of the issue. As noted by MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian on Twitter, Steele described the result of the MRI as “good news” … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Steele, Votto, Adames, Miley, Velasquez
Nick Lodolo Likely Sidelined Into August
Reds starter Nick Lodolo has been out of action since May 6 due to a left leg issue. Initially announced as calf tendinitis, the injury was later revised to a more concerning tibia stress reaction. Lodolo has spent the better part of a month in a walking boot. Follow-up imaging this afternoon confirmed he’d need at least another two weeks in the boot, skipper David Bell told … [Read more...] about Nick Lodolo Likely Sidelined Into August
Roger Craig Passes Away
The Giants announced that former big league player and manager Roger Craig has passed away. He was 93 years old. “We have lost a legendary member of our Giants family,” said Larry Baer, Giants president and chief executive officer in a press release from the club. “Roger was beloved by players, coaches, front office staff and fans. He was a father figure to many and his … [Read more...] about Roger Craig Passes Away
Reds Designate Joel Kuhnel, Select Daniel Duarte
The Reds announced a series of roster moves today, selecting the contract of right-hander Daniel Duarte. To open a spot on the active roster, fellow righty Ricky Karcher was optioned to Triple-A. Righty Joel Kuhnel was designated for assignment in a corresponding 40-man move. Duarte, 26, first got added to the Cincinnati roster going into 2022 but he spent most of the season on … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Joel Kuhnel, Select Daniel Duarte