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Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Taking seat Monday Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact It's Encarnacion-Strand's first day off since July 28. Nick Martini is starting at first base and Jake Fraley is in the designated hitter spot for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What to expect from Connor Phillips in the Majors It may not exactly be the kind of callup kids dream of or that's turned into a feel-good sports movie, but that doesn't mean Connor Phillips...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

T.J. Friedl - Goes deep in loss Friedl went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Friedl launched his 12th homer of the season in the first inning, the first blast in 15 games. The outfielder's hit a rough patch of late, going 6-for-40 (.150) over the last 11 contests.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer - Ends homer drought Speer started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Speer belted the second of back-to-back home runs in the first inning to give the Reds an early lead. The homer snapped a 21-game drought for Speer, who has 19 for the season. With news that Jonathan India (foot) will begin a rehab assignment this week, Speer should serve as the primary second baseman for another handful of games. He's appeared in 10 games at the keystone already, which may be enough to qualify as a middle infielder depending on a fantasy league's rules.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 4

Preview the September 4 matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • Data Skrive

Mariners vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 4

Alexis Díaz - Needed in non-save situation Diaz allowed three runs on two hits while not retiring a batter in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.

Impact A depleted pitching staff caught up with the Reds, as a slugfest used up several pitchers before Diaz entered a 5-5 game in the eighth inning. The bases were loaded when the closer entered, and Diaz sandwiched a pair to two-run singles around a throwing error of his own. The silver lining is that he used up only 14 pitches, and Diaz should be available if a save opportunity presents itself Monday against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Playoff Watch: Which contenders have the hardest road to October?

Taking into account their place in the standings and strength of schedule, which contenders face the toughest path to making the playoffs?

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Playoff Watch: Which contenders have the hardest road to October?

Mariners aim to get back on track in opener vs. Reds The Seattle Mariners will continue a 10-game road swing on Monday with the opener of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mariners aim to get back on track in opener vs. Reds The Seattle Mariners will continue a 10-game road swing on Monday with the opener of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reds host the Mariners to open 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds start a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Monday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Slumping since All-Star break, Marlins, D'backs, Giants and Reds keeping each other in playoff race

Arizona, Miami and San Francisco are tied for the National League's last wild card at 70-67

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Tejay Antone - Serving as opener Monday Antone will serve as the Reds' opening pitcher for Monday's game against Seattle, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Antone was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday after spending the start of the 2023 campaign continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless relief inning against the Cubs on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz struggles in 'dadgum competitor' Spiers' debut CINCINNATI -- What started as a mutual slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park turned into a Cubs rout in the late innings....

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jonathan India - Approaching rehab assignment Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that India (foot) could begin a rehab assignment within the next week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact India, who has been on the 10-day injured list since July 30 with left foot plantar fasciitis, began a running progression Monday at the Reds' complex in Arizona and looks to be making good progress in his recovery. Bell suggested that India would likely need at least three rehab games before being activated from the IL, so the 26-year-old probably won't be ready to return to the Cincinnati lineup until early next week at the soonest.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Votto - Easing into hitting Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that Votto (shoulder) is "going through his strengthening [program]" and "adding more hitting," but the Reds haven't yet pinpointed a target dat...

Impact Votto was first eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, but since he hasn't yet resumed full baseball activities, any potential return looks as though it'll be at least another week away. Christian Encarnacion-Strand should continue to serve as the Reds' primary first baseman while Votto remains on the shelf with a strained left shoulder.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toe injury can't keep Fraley from playoff chase This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brett Kennedy - Needed in relief Sunday Kennedy worked two innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs, giving up four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one batter.

Impact The Reds likely would have preferred to stay away from Kennedy on Sunday so he could fill the opening in the team's depleted rotation Monday against the Mariners, but the right-hander was ultimately needed for mop-up duties after Cincinnati burned through six pitchers in the game's first seven innings. With Kennedy likely out of consideration for a spot start during the three-game series with the Mariners after his 42-pitch relief appearance Sunday, the Reds are expected to summon another pitcher from Triple-A Louisville to fill the void in the rotation Monday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon Richardson - Nabs another start Richardson is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners in Cincinnati, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Richardson hasn't been especially impressive over three starts in the big leagues this season (6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 9:11 K:BB in 12 innings), but he'll get another turn through the rotation this week after the Reds recently moved Graham Ashcraft (toe) to the 15-day injured list and placed three others (Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson and Ben Lively) on the COVID-19-related IL. Greene, Lively and Williamson are all eligible to return by next weekend, so Richardson could end up losing his starting role following Wednesday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Phillips - Confirmed to start Tuesday Phillips is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Mariners in Cincinnati, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Phillips was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday as a replacement for Brandon Williamson (illness), who became the fourth Reds pitcher to land on the COVID-19 injured list in recent days. The Reds didn't need Phillips in relief for the final two games of their weekend series with the Cubs, so the 22-year-old right-hander will end up filling a hole in the depleted Cincinnati rotation, at least temporarily. Between stops with Louisville and Double-A Chattanooga in 2023, Phillips has compiled a 3.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 154:57 K:BB across 105 innings.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' 7-run inning blows open game vs. Reds A seven-run eighth inning powered the Chicago Cubs to a 15-7 win and a crucial road series split over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, padding...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carson Spiers - Punches out seven in debut Spiers did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against the Cubs. He struck out seven.

Impact After allowing three runs in his first two innings, Spiers would help salvage his major-league debut by retiring the final six batters faced. The 25-year-old right-hander had shown some strikeout upside in the minors, punching out 45 over his last six Triple-A starts (33 innings). With Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson and Ben Lively all due to return from the COVID-19 list, Spiers will most likely return to the minors.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eighth-inning barrage powers Cubs to 15-7 rout of Reds and a split of the critical 4-game series

Ian Happ drove in four runs, Mike Tauchman and Cody Bellinger each drove in three and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-7

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Tyler Stephenson - Three hits, homer in loss Stephenson went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Sunday's loss against the Cubs.

Impact Stephenson put the Reds ahead 4-3 in the second inning with a two-run blast off Jameson Taillon. It's Stephenson's 11th homer of the year, setting a new career high, and his third in his last 13 games. Overall, the 27-year-old catcher is slashing .252/.333/.382 with 51 runs scored and 47 RBI this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain - Out multiple weeks Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that McLain (oblique) will be out for another two-to-three weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain landed on the injured list Monday with a right oblique strain, and while it doesn't seem like a return is imminent, there is still room for McLain to return before the end of the season. Spencer Steer has been filling in as the Reds' second baseman while McLain is out, and Elly De La Cruz has been playing at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Bader - Swipes bag in win Bader entered as a pinch runner, stole a base and scored a run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Bader ran for Jake Fraley, who led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a double, then stole third before coming home with the game-tying run on an Elly De La Cruz base hit. The steal was the 18th for Bader, who's notched double-digit thefts in four of the last five full MLB seasons. He's made two appearances -- one start in Saturday's doubleheader -- since being claimed off waivers from the Yankees and is expected to provide depth for the new club.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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