Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees - News - June 20, 2026 | FOX Sports

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JUNE 21 • MLB.COM

Elly De La Cruz - Due back Tuesday De La Cruz (hamstring) is scheduled to return from the IL on Tuesday against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith reports.

Impact There was some discussion about De La Cruz returning for the start of the Reds' series against the Brewers on Monday, but that would have required he sit out one of the next two games. But because the Reds are off on Thursday, instead that will be his rest day and he won't have to idle on the Reds bench for a game.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees activate Austin Wells from injured list after 2-week absence

The New York Yankees have activated Austin Wells from the 10-day injured list after the catcher missed two weeks because of cervical headaches

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Yankees Optioning Jake Bird Opens Door for Another Reliever's MLB Return The Yankees should consider calling up a certain minor-league reliever after optioning RHP Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sa...

JUNE 21 • SI.COM

Paul Goldschmidt - Taking seat Sunday Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact The Yankees will give Goldschmidt a breather for Sunday's matinee game after he had started at first base or designated hitter in every contest dating back to May 20. The 38-year-old has enjoyed a resurgent 2026 campaign, with his .901 OPS placing him behind only Ben Rice and Aaron Judge (rib) among all Yankees players.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matt McLain - Heading to bench for series finale McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Spencer Steer and Edwin Arroyo will serve as the Reds' starters in the middle infield while McLain gets a breather in the series finale. McLain had started in each of the Reds' last 13 games, slashing .233/.365/.512 with three home runs, four stolen bases, four RBI and eight runs during that stretch.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | With Chase Burns on mound, Reds in position to win series vs. Yankees Deadspin | With Chase Burns on mound, Reds in position to win series vs. Yankees

JUNE 21 • DEADSPIN.COM