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Rain postponed Sunday's finale between the Reds and Cardinals in St. Louis after a weather-affected weekend that included a Friday postponement and a Saturday doubleheader (Cardinals 8-1, Reds 7-6 in 11). The Cardinals sit 29-22, two games back of Milwaukee; the Reds are 27-25, 4.5 games back. Brady Singer was slated to start for Cincinnati and Brycen Mautz for St. Louis, with Mautz making his MLB debut.
The Reds activated Eugenio Suarez from the 10-day IL and placed Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day IL with a lumbar bulging disc; Hayes has long dealt with back issues and will rehab in Arizona focusing on hitting mechanics, while Suarez returns from an oblique strain to bolster an offense that has struggled. Suarez has a .231/.300/.363 line with 3 homers in about 100 PA this year, and Sal Stewart will receive more third-base time as Hayes sits, with Suarez likely factoring in at DH as he gets acclimated.
The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-hander Zach McCambley, optioning Hinds to Triple-A Jacksonville. The Reds received McCambley in return. The Marlins also recalled Graham Pauley and placed Leo Jiménez on the seven-day concussion IL while transferring Robby Snelling to the 60-day IL with a UCL sprain. Hinds has notable power in the minors and spring, but MLB results have been limited and he carries a high strikeout rate; McCambley is a bullpen-ready arm with mid-90s velocity who could help Cincinnati later. The deal gives both teams needed depth and flexibility, with Hinds remaining in Miami’s system and McCambley adding pitching depth for Cincinnati.
Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter turned in a six-inning quality start versus the Reds but was pulled after 69 pitches to protect him, as Bohm’s go-ahead homer in the seventh gave Philadelphia the lead. The bullpen faltered with Keller, Alvarado and Kerkering allowing runs, but Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to cap a 5-4 Phillies win.
Reds closer Emilio Pagán left Tuesday's game with a left hamstring injury and will undergo morning scans to determine the severity, likely placing him on the injured list; manager Terry Francona and teammates voiced concern as Cincinnati looks for bullpen options in a loss to the Cubs.
The Reds promoted right-hander Tejay Antone to the majors, activated Pierce Johnson, optioned Chase Petty, and placed Emilio Pagán on the 15-day IL with a left hamstring strain. Brandon Williamson was moved to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Antone. Antone has endured multiple elbow surgeries since 2017 and returned in 2025; in 12 Triple-A appearances this year he posted a 2.25 ERA with a 30.6% strikeout rate (49 batters faced), though his workload has been limited. Lodolo is slated to start Friday, and Pagán’s absence could boost bullpen opportunities for Santillan and Ashcraft.
Michael Conforto hit a walk-off homer to cap a Cubs rally and defeat the Reds.
Left-hander Brandon Williamson was placed on the Reds’ 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after a three-inning start against Colorado. He’ll have an MRI and receive a cortisone injection, with a return timeline of at least a couple of weeks. Williamson’s absence tightens a rotation already dealing with injuries to Greene and Lodolo, prompting Cincinnati to recall Zach Maxwell and lean on internal options as they navigate roughly 11 games before the next off-day.
Hao-Yu Lee hit his first major-league homer as a pinch-hitter to spark Detroit’s 8-3 comeback win over Cincinnati, while Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game. The Tigers’ bullpen locked down after a rough series, Detroit improved to 14-13, and head to Atlanta for a three-game set.
Spencer Steer’s profanity-laced tirade at Giants reliever JT Brubaker triggered a retaliatory beanball from Landen Roupp, fueling a tense series that included a 98 mph fastball that looked intentional at Willy Adames and a benches-clearing moment after a 3-0 Giants win; Steer later added a hit as the Reds won 8-3 in the other game.
Garrett Crochet pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts to lift the Red Sox to a 3-0 Opening Day win over the Reds. Marcelo Mayer delivered a clutch pinch-hit double to spark Boston's first run, Rafaela added an RBI single, and a ninth-inning rally capped by Trevor Story and Jarren Duran provided insurance as Boston’s bullpen closed out the shutout.
With Nick Lodolo joining Hunter Greene and Caleb Ferguson on the injured list due to a blister, the Reds will open the season relying on rookie arms Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder, and Brandon Williamson, backed by veterans Andrew Abbott and Brady Singer, as they navigate an adjusted Opening Day rotation.
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo opened the season on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his index finger, joining Hunter Greene on the injured list; Opening Day starter Andrew Abbott will face the Red Sox, and Cincinnati plans to shuffle the rotation in Lodolo’s absence, with Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, and Chase Burns handling starts while keeping a traditional rotation rather than a six-man plan.
Reds right-hander Chase Burns threw only 24 pitches in a Friday spring outing after suffering a limited range of motion in his throwing arm; manager Terry Francona said the issue is being addressed and the situation shouldn’t be overreacted as Burns battles for a rotation spot with Greene sidelined by elbow surgery. Burns’ current cap comes amid a history of injury-related workload limits, and he faces competition from Rhett Lowder and Brandon Williamson for one of the Reds’ starting jobs alongside Abbott, Lodolo and Singer.
Reds ace Hunter Greene will undergo an MRI on his right elbow after renewed stiffness dating back to last season. He previously faced a recommended injection and has had bone spurs but reports his UCL is intact; a diagnosis from team physician Tim Kremchek with a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache will follow. While surgery hasn't been recommended, his availability for the season’s start is uncertain. Cincinnati’s rotation depth could be tested, with Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, Brady Singer and prospects Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder in the mix, and the club signaling no immediate plans to sign additional free-agent starters.