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Mariners fans shouldn't laugh at Eugenio Suárez's home run goal with Reds Eugenio Suárez was already a fan favorite prior to his dramatic grand slam in Game 5 of last year's ALCS versus the Blue Jays. However, whil...

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Reds are walking into the Ke'Bryan Hayes trap Pirates fans warned about Much of the discourse surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason centered around the team's need for a third baseman. With full squad...

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Julian Aguiar - Competing for rotation spot Aguiar (elbow) is without restrictions in Reds camp and competing for the final spot in the rotation, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Aguiar missed the entire 2025 season after having Tommy John surgery in October 2024, but he's now 16 months removed from the operation and participating fully in camp. The 24-year-old is in the rotation mix for Cincinnati but is almost surely ticketed for Triple-A Louisville following a lost season. Aguiar made seven starts for the Reds in 2024, holding a 6.25 ERA and 19:12 K:BB over 31.2 innings.

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Could get into games next week Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Encarnacion-Strand (hamstring) could play in Cactus League games next week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has been slowed early on in camp by a hamstring injury he suffered in January, but he's been working out and it seems he'll miss only the first few spring training games. Given the number of bodies ahead of him at the infield corners and designated hitter, the 26-year-old is facing long odds to make the Opening Day roster.

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Rhett Lowder - Throws first bullpen Lowder threw a bullpen session Monday that manager Terry Francona described as "very polished," Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lowder showed no rust after missing all of 2025 with a forearm injury followed by an oblique strain. The right-hander was able to have a normal offseason, which included work in the Arizona Fall League. Lowder's in the mix for the final rotation spot along with Julian Aguiar, Chase Burns and Brandon Williamson.

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The Reds are betting on internal growth and veteran thump to defy the odds | Sporting News Do the Reds have enough to be considered postseason contenders?

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Missing starpower, Puerto Rico turns to Arroyo for infield production GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- There is no shortage of star shortstops from Puerto Rico, but the list of available players for that position quickly dwi...

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Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court a...

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Today's MLB Immaculate Grid needs Giants, Brewers centerfielders who also played for Reds, A's | Sporting News The popular game is back with some fun tasks.

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Connor Phillips - Competing for bullpen spot Phillips is part of a group competing for the final spots in the Reds' bullpen, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Phillips made the transition from starter to reliever in 2025 following a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). To treat TOS, the right-hander received Botox injections, which alleviated the symptoms and allowed him to pitch in shorter stints. Hence, the move to the 'pen. Phillips was dominant over the final six weeks of 2025, using a two-pitch mix of four-seamers and sweepers (0.53 ERA, plus-5 Run Value) to post a 1.80 ERA with 28 strikeouts and eight walks over his final 17 appearances (20 innings). Cincinnati upgraded its bullpen during the offseason, but spots are available. Phillips will compete with several others like Sam Moll, Zach Maxwell and Luis Mey for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

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Proposed Reds trade sees Cincinnati land $100 million two-time All-Star, Platinum Glove after missing out on Kyle Schwarber | Sporting News This would be quite the pivot.

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With TOS under control, Phillips confident he can thrive in Reds' 'pen GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Being a power-armed right-handed reliever wasn't the role Connor Phillips envisioned this time last year. The transition...

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Former Rays infielder forced to settle for minor league deal with Reds There's no longer a Lowe on the Rays anymore whether it's Brandon (Lowe) or Josh (Lowe). Two major trades sent those fan-favorites away with...

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Tyler Callihan - Fully cleared Callihan (forearm) has been fully cleared for all baseball activities and is a full-go in spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of The Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Callihan has had an incredibly unlucky professional career when it comes to his health, the latest being in May 2025 when he snapped his forearm trying to make a sliding catch in Atlanta. He's got an uphill battle to make the team out of spring training, lining up behind Will Benson and JJ Bleday as left-handed hitting corner outfielders.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suárez - Taking first base reps Suarez is taking reps at first base to start each day of spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of The Dayton Daily News reports. "I'm a guy who likes work," Suarez said. "I want to be...

Impact Suarez is still likely to get most of his starts as the Reds' designated hitter, with Ke'Bryan Hayes starting at third base and either Sal Stewart or Spencer Steer playing first base, but every bit of flexibility helps. Suarez played the first three games at first base of his major league career last season.

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Battle for fifth spot could result in bullpen role for runners-up GOODYEAR, Ariz. – These might be considered good problems to have for the Reds. Not only must they figure out who gets the fifth spot in the...

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Williamson in rotation mix this spring, but he's happy just to be healthy GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The competition for the fifth spot in the Reds' rotation hasn't even reached spring games yet, but left-hander Brandon Wi...

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Hector Rodriguez - Sparks interest in camp Rodriguez's contact ability has generated reaction from observers in camp, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodriguez spent time with Double-A Chattanooga (82 games) and Triple-A Louisville (53) in 2025 before earning a promotion to the Reds' 40-man roster during the offseason. He slashed .298/.357/.481 with 12 home runs in Double A and .260/.304/.405 with seven homers in his first taste of Triple A. While onlookers are impressed by Rodriguez's ability to hit anything thrown at him, they also feel he needs to be more selective. "He might swing at the rosin bag," one observer said, "but he'll hit it." The soon-to-be 22-year-old outfielder also played offseason ball in the Dominican Winter League, where he slashed 301/.375/.504 with four homers across 128 plate appearances and walked as many times as he struck out (13).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase Burns - In mix for rotation Burns will compete for the fifth starter's role during spring training, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Burns experienced just about everything a pitcher can in his rookie season in 2025, hitting three levels of the minors before making his MLB debut with the Reds. He also experienced an injury, time on the injured list and returning to pitch as a reliever over the final weeks of the regular season and into the postseason. The right-hander held his own for the most part and can leverage that experience to compete for the final rotation spot. His fellow candidates for the job are Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson and Julian Aguiar (elbow). Burns possesses an elite four-seamer along with an effective slider (43.9 Whiff percent) but needs to develop a changeup to keep hitter guessing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

After experiencing (nearly) everything, Burns fully prepared for rotation battle GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The information download must have been something for Chase Burns. The 2025 season wasn't just his first year in the Major...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Bryce Harper thought Kyle Schwarber was leaving Phillies for Reds this offseason | Sporting News This would've been a disaster for the Phillies.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reds agree to a minor league deal with 1B Nathaniel Lowe, invite him to big-league spring training

The Cincinnati Reds have signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reds' season to depend on Noelvi Marte, and here's why | Sporting News Cincy is going to count on him.

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Former managers, teammates agree: Geno's 'one of my favorite guys' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- How respected and beloved is Eugenio Suárez around baseball? He's been acquired twice by two different clubs during his...

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Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

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