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The Cincinnati Reds had some good news to share on Sunday afternoon. Manager Terry Francona told the media in Arizona prior to the game with the Diamondbacks that Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder were both scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Tuesday. Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 also reported that for Lowder, who hasn’t pitched in the big leagues this season after suffering an … [Read more...] about Reds to get Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder back on the mound

The Cincinnati Reds rallied late in Arizona and were able to send the game to extra innings. But the Reds ended the 10th and 11th innings with double plays and the Diamondbacks were able to get their runner to the plate in the 11th for a walk-off win. Final R H E Cincinnati Reds (67-62) 5 6 1 Arizona Diamondbacks (63-66) 6 8 1 W: Beeks (4-1) L: Barlow (6-2) Statcast … [Read more...] about Reds get walked-off in extra innings in a loss to Arizona

On Thursday afternoon the Cincinnati Reds optioned reliever Luis Mey and his 100+ MPH fastball back to Triple-A Louisville. Today, before they are set to begin a series in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks they made the move to call up Zach Maxwell and his 100+ MPH fastball from Triple-A Louisville. To get Maxwell onto the 40-man roster the Reds moved right-handed … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds call up flamethrower Zach Maxwell

The Cincinnati Reds don’t have a game today but that isn’t going to stop them from making a roster move. This afternoon the team announced that they had optioned right-handed reliever Luis Mey to Triple-A Louisville. There was no corresponding move, though the team will almost assuredly make one on Friday before the start of their series in Arizona against the … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds option reliever Luis Mey to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds have placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb. That move is retroactive to August 17th. Taking his place on the roster is Will Banfield, who had to be added to the 40-man roster before being added to the active roster. With Jake Fraley being designated for assignment this past week, Cincinnati had an open spot on … [Read more...] about Tyler Stephenson to the IL, Reds call up Will Banfield from AAA