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Reds host the Cubs on 4-game home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to begin rehab assignment The Reds announced that Encarnacion-Strand (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Impact Shortly after being placed on the injured list April 17 due to lower-back inflammation, Encarnacion-Strand reported to the Reds' spring training facility in Arizona to conduct his rehab program. His back has apparently responded well since he resumed ramping up his baseball activities in recent weeks, and he's now been deemed ready to test himself in a game setting. He'll likely stick around in Arizona for a few games before eventually transferring his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate, and a return from the IL by the end of next week could be a possibility if everything goes smoothly. Before landing on the shelf, Encarncion-Strand had been serving as Cincinnati's primary first baseman but slashed just .158/.183/.298 over 60 plate appearances. With Spencer Steer having since settled in at first base over the past month and having picked up the pace at the plate following a slow start to the season, Encarnacion-Strand may not have an everyday spot in the Cincinnati lineup waiting for him once he returns.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to begin rehab assignment The Reds announced that Encarnacion-Strand (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Impact Shortly after being placed on the injured list April 17 due to lower-back inflammation, Encarnacion-Strand reported to the Reds' spring training facility in Arizona to conduct his rehab program. His back has apparently responded well since he resumed ramping up his baseball activities in recent weeks, and he's now been deemed ready to test himself in a game setting. He'll likely stick around in Arizona for a few games before eventually transferring his rehab assignment to a higher-level affiliate, and a return from the IL by the end of next week could be a possibility if everything goes smoothly. Before landing on the shelf, Encarnacion-Strand had been serving as Cincinnati's primary first baseman but slashed just .158/.183/.298 over 60 plate appearances. With Spencer Steer having since settled in at first base over the past month and having picked up the pace at the plate following a slow start to the season, Encarnacion-Strand may not have an everyday spot in the Cincinnati lineup waiting for him once he returns.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates and Reds meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to break a four-game skid when they take on the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates aim to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds host the Guardians, try to continue home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds host the Guardians to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians to start a three-game series

MAY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the White Sox

The Cincinnati Reds look to break a three-game skid when they play the Chicago White Sox

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds host Chicago White Sox, look to break home slide

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago White Sox looking to stop a three-game home losing streak

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox look to break road slide, play the Reds

The Chicago White Sox will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros and Reds meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros play the Reds leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros host the Reds to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves meet the Reds with 2-1 series lead

The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 2-1

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Will ramp up soon Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Encarnacion-Strand (back) is "continuing to take steps" forward in his recovery process and could begin ramping up his baseball acti...

Impact After recently getting a second epidural injection to address his lower back inflammation, Encarnacion-Strand has reported improvement with his condition. Per MLB.com, Encarnacion-Strand has already been swinging off a tee and doing some running in the field, and he could soon incorporate more hitting and fielding in his workouts. The Reds haven't provided a definitive target date for Encarnacion-Strand's return from the 10-day injured list, but he's unlikely to be ready to rejoin the big club until the second half of May at the soonest.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Braves

The Cincinnati Reds head into the matchup against the Atlanta Braves after losing four games in a row

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds aim to break skid in matchup with the Braves

The Cincinnati Reds enter the matchup with the Atlanta Braves as losers of three games in a row

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Braves

The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Atlanta Braves aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Wood leads Nationals against the Reds after 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds after James Wood had four hits against the Reds on Saturday

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals meet in game 2 of series

The Cincinnati Reds play the Washington Nationals, leading the series 1-0

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals visit the Reds to begin 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds play in game 4 of series

The St. Louis Cardinals take a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds play the Cardinals leading series 1-0

The Cincinnati Reds face the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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