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Logs three hits in loss Dunn batted leadoff and went 3-for-6 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact Dunn was part of a frustrating night for Cincinnati batters, which left a season-high 17 runners on base and went 3-for-15 with runners in scoring position. With TJ Friedl having been moved out of the top spot in the order, Dunn has stared four straight games at leadoff and sports a .393 on-base percentage across 56 plate appearances since being called up from Triple-A Louisville.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Soto homers again and Benge delivers in clutch as Mets hold off Reds 4-2 to stop 5-game slide

Juan Soto homered again, Carson Benge provided two clutch singles and the New York Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that snapped a five-game losing strea...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Reds bring 3-game win streak into game against the Mets

The Cincinnati Reds will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the New York Mets

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Was to hit leadoff Sunday Dunn was penciled in as the leadoff batter Sunday before weather postponed the game, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dunn served as the leadoff batter in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, becoming the fifth different Red to hit atop the order since manager Terry Francona pulled the plug on the slumping TJ Friedl. "I don't think we have one right now," Francona said of his leadoff hitter Saturday. Dunn was a key contributor in the win Saturday night and is pushing for a role as the team's primary right fielder. This, after Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds and Will Benson failed to take hold. Dunn has also played center field, as Friedl has been out of the starting lineup more (seven times) than in it (five) over the last 12 contests.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Takes turn at leadoff Dunn batted leadoff and went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis. He batted seventh in the matinee and went 1-for-3...

Impact Dunn got his first crack at leading off for the Reds, who have been cycling several bodies there after TJ Friedl was removed from those duties. Dunn has hit safely in six consecutive starts, going 10-for-23 with two extra-base hits and one RBI during that stretch.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reds get 3-run homer from De La Cruz and outlast Cardinals 7-6 in 11 innings to split doubleheader

Spencer Steer scored the winning run in the 11th inning with a headfirst slide on Blake Dunn’s one-hopper to shortstop, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 7-...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Blake Dunn makes diving catch to save run for Reds, then walks off Cardinals in 11th inning

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Hits in four straight Dunn went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Dunn typically starts against left-handers, but he got an opportunity against Phillies' right-hander Aaron Nola. He tripled and scored in the fourth inning and then scored a second run after a sixth-inning double. He's hit safely in four consecutive games, going 7-for-14 with five runs scored during the streak. A couple of Cincinnati outfielders -- TJ Friedl and Will Benson -- are slumping through the first two months, which could lead to regular opportunities for Dunn, who is batting .357 (10-for-28) since being recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Dunn started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Dunn made his first start for the Reds since being called up Sunday, as the right-handed hitter stepped in against Chicago lefty Shota Imanaga. Until Thursday, Dunn was used as a pinch runner in his first three appearances.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto, Imanaga power the Cubs to an 8-3 win over Reds, extending their winning streak to 9 games

Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Promoted Sunday The Reds recalled Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old will get his first look in the big leagues this season with Rece Hinds being demoted to Louisville. Dunn has a .151/.298/.256 slash line across 49 career MLB games and isn't likely to see significant playing time while up with the Reds, though he could net some starts versus left-handed pitching.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of Opening Day roster The Reds optioned Dunn to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Dunn entered spring training as one of eight outfielders on the 40-man roster and was one of the lesser-established options at the big-league level, so he needed a big showing in the Cactus League to have a realistic shot at making the Opening Day squad. The 27-year-old was unable to deliver, hitting just .136 with five strikeouts in 22 at-bats this spring before the Reds demoted him. He should get the chance to play regularly at Louisville to begin the season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Friday Dunn (knee) will start in right field and bat out of the leadoff spot for Friday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Dunn had been sidelined due to a low-grade knee strain, but the 27-year-old has been cleared to return to action Friday and will take Dane Myers' spot in the lineup after latter was scratched due to an illness. Across 10 spring games, Dunn has gone 3-for-17 with one home run and four RBI as he attempts to make the Reds' Opening Day roster for a second consecutive year.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with knee strain Reds manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Dunn is day-to-day with a low-grade knee strain, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact The injury is expected to keep Dunn out of the Reds' Cactus League lineups for a few days, but the outfielder doesn't appear to be at any major risk of missing the start of the season. The missed game action could prove costly to Dunn in his battle for a reserve job in the Reds' Opening Day outfield, however.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers left knee injury Dunn was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against San Francisco due to a hyperextended left knee, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Dunn was removed from Friday's game after sustaining a knee injury. He'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, and the Reds should have an update on his status within the next couple of days. Dunn is competing for an outfield depth spot on Cincinnati's Opening Day roster after doing so in 2025, though he was optioned to Triple-A Louisville in early May and stayed in the minors for the rest of the season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Dunn was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against the Giants with a lower body injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Dunn got rolled up on during the game and left the contest with a trainer. Encouragingly, Dunn was able to walk off under his own power. Dunn drew a walk in his lone plate appearance Friday.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reds put ace right-hander Hunter Greene on injured list with groin strain

Reds ace Hunter Greene has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin strain

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A The Reds optioned Dunn to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Dunn appeared in 30 games for the Reds but slashed .150/.320/.233 with one home run, seven RBI, 10 runs scored and an 8:25 BB:K across 75 plate appearances. The Reds recalled Will Benson from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'That knee is on the dirt in front of the bag': Ump misses Albies obstruction on Dunn SB Fanduel Sports Network analyst Jeff Brantley: "There is no doubt that the knee was in front of the bag as Blake Dunn went into his slide."

MAY 9, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Drake Baldwin drives in the winning run to lift Braves over Reds 5-4 in 11 innings

Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to drive in automatic runner Ozzie Albies and give the Braves their fourth win in their last five games, 5-4 over the Cincinnati...

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench Wednesday Dunn is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Atlanta.

Impact With injuries mounting for the Reds, Dunn has picked up starts in the outfield in five of the past seven games, but he was unable to capitalize on the opportunity. He went 0-for-15 with 10 strikeouts and one walk during that stretch, and he'll now find himself back on the bench Wednesday while recent call-ups Jacob Hurtubise and Rece Hinds flank TJ Friedl in center field. Dunn might be at risk of a demotion if Austin Hays (hamstring) is able to return from the injured list this weekend, though Dunn's spot with the big club would likely be safe if Jake Fraley needs more time to recover from the calf issue that will keep him out of the lineup Wednesday.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds rookie Callihan is expected to miss at least 2 months after surgery for forearm fracture

Reds rookie left fielder Tyler Callihan is expected to miss at least two months following surgery in Cincinnati on Tuesday to repair his fractured left forearm suffered while attem...

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters for injured teammate Dunn entered Monday's game after Tyler Callihan (forearm) was removed and went 0-for-2 in a 4-0 loss to the Mets.

Impact Callihan fractured his forearm crashing into the outfield wall and was removed from the game. Dunn took over in left field, which has been a rotation since Austin Hays (hamstring) landed on the 10-day injured list. Callihan, Gavin Lux and Santiago Espinal have taken turns there since Hays' injury.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer's 2-run HR helps Reds beat Rockies

Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds’ fourth lead of the night held up for 8-7 victory over Colorado as a historically bad start continues for the Rockies

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of lineup Dunn is not in Cincinnati's starting lineup against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Impact Dunn will sit for the series finale after going 0-for-4 with two walks, two runs scored and three strikeouts in the last two games. Gavin Lux, TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley will man the outfield Sunday.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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