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Reds place OF/1B Joe on IL, recall Vilade to boost bench CINCINNATI – After being shorthanded on the bench during two wins over the Yankees, the Reds placed outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe on t...

JUNE 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

On IL with illness The Reds placed Joe on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to hand, foot and mouth disease.

Impact The right-handed-hitting Joe had played fairly consistently against left-handed pitching since getting called up from Triple-A Louisville on May 10, so his bout with the illness helps explain why he was left out of the lineup against southpaw Carlos Rodon during Tuesday's 5-4 win. Joe's IL placement is retroactive to Sunday, but it's not clear if he'll be fully recovered from the ailment when he's first eligible to return July 2.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz has 3 RBIs, scores 3 runs as Reds rally to beat Tigers 8-4

Elly De La Cruz homered, scored three times and drove in three runs as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting start against lefty Joe will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Joe has settled into a short-side platoon role for the Reds since joining the team May 10 and will enter the lineup for the series finale while the Guardians send southpaw Logan Allen to the bump. Over his first 16 games with Cincinnati, Joe is slashing .278/.308/.361 with no home runs, one stolen base, three RBI and one run.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start against lefty Joe will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Vargas' 3-run homer in 10th sends White Sox to 5-1 win over Reds

Miguel Vargas hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in a game delayed nearly two hours at the start because of rain

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes Reds debut Joe started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-9 win over the Astros.

Impact Joe made his debut for Cincinnati, which acquired him from the Padres on Friday. Both Joe (righty hitter) and Will Benson (lefty) were added to the roster over the last two days, and they will likely platoon in right field in place of the injured Jake Fraley (calf). Austin Hays typically starts in left field, but he just returned from the injured list and is being brought back at a measured pace.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reds place OF Jake Fraley on IL, activate OF/IB Connor Joe Deadspin | Reds place OF Jake Fraley on IL, activate OF/IB Connor Joe

MAY 11, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reds place outfielder Fraley on injured list with left calf tenderness

The Cincinnati Reds have placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with left calf tenderness

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Joins big-league roster The Reds recalled Joe from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact A day after joining the Reds organization via a trade with San Diego, Joe will now return to the majors to provide some depth to Cincinnati's outfield while Jake Fraley (calf) is on the injured list. Joe is still searching for his first big-league hit of the season after going 0-for-9 in seven games with the Padres.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Reds acquire Connor Joe in trade with Padres Deadspin | Reds acquire Connor Joe in trade with Padres

MAY 10, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reds acquire Connor Joe in trade with Padres Connor Joe saw his brief stint with his hometown franchise end on Friday, as the San Diego Padres traded the outfielder/first baseman to the...

MAY 10, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Reds get Connor Joe in trade with Padres for minor leaguer and cash

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder and first baseman Connor Joe from the San Diego Padres on Friday in exchange for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds acquire utilityman Joe in trade with Padres HOUSTON -- The Reds acquired infielder/outfielder Connor Joe from the San Diego Padres on Friday for Minor League right-hander Andrew Moore...

MAY 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Padres Make Trade, Send Outfielder to Reds for Pitcher The San Diego Padres traded veteran Connor Joe to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for right-hander Andrew Moore and cash considerations, the...

MAY 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Padres trade Connor Joe for minor-league pitcher Andrew Moore Joe, a Poway High graduate who played at USD, signed with Padres in January; spent most of this season in Triple-A

MAY 10, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Dealt to Reds The Padres traded Joe to the Reds on Friday in exchange for Andrew Moore and cash.

Impact San Diego sent Joe back to Triple-A Saturday after he went 0-for-9 with a walk in seven games with the Padres. He's performed better in the minors, however, logging a .755 OPS through 74 plate appearances at El Paso. He'll likely remain in the minors upon joining his new organization, though he could be recalled to Cincinnati if Jake Fraley's calf injury forces him onto the injured list. Tyler Callihan (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the lineup a day after taking a fastball to the forearm

San Diego outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the lineup for the Padres less than 24 hours after taking a pitch the forearm

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Headed back to minors The Padres are optioning Joe, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Joe joined the big-league squad after being called up from Triple-A El Paso on April 14, but he's played sporadically since then, logging just 10 plate appearances while serving mostly as a pinch hitter. The versatile veteran went 0-for-9 with one walk and six strikeouts while with San Diego. Per Acee, Luis Campusano is with the Padres in Pittsburgh, and it's likely he'll take Joe's spot on the roster.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors The Padres are optioning Joe to Triple-A El Paso, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Joe joined the big-league squad after being called up from El Paso on April 14, but he's played sporadically since then, logging just 10 plate appearances while serving mostly as a pinch hitter. The versatile veteran went 0-for-9 with one walk and six strikeouts while with San Diego. Per Acee, Luis Campusano is with the Padres in Pittsburgh, and it's likely he'll take Joe's spot on the roster.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Dylan Cease's fresh start, Connor Joe up, Brandon Lockridge to IL Tyler Wade will start in center field as Padres start three-game series with Cubs

APRIL 14, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Recalled by San Diego The Padres recalled Joe from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact Joe signed with San Diego in February after spending the past two years in Pittsburgh. He was unable to crack the Padres' Opening Day roster, but he'll be promoted to the big club after Brandon Lockridge (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. With Lockridge and Jackson Merrill (hamstring) both sidelined, Joe should have an opportunity to see some playing time in the outfield behind Fernando Tatis, Jason Heyward and Oscar Gonzalez.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Joe was optioned to Triple-A El-Paso on Monday.

Impact Joe appeared to be the odd man out after it was announced earlier in the day that both Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge had made the Opening Day roster, and the team confirmed this by demoting Joe later in the day. He'll begin the 2025 season at Triple-A but could be seen in the big leagues later in the year.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears headed for Triple-A Joe is not expected to make the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge have made the team, squeezing Joe out of a job. Joe has minor-league options remaining, so he will begin the season at Triple-A El Paso.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting well in spring competition Joe is slashing .333/.500/.519 with five doubles, no homers, four RBI and a 7:5 K:BB over 36 plate appearances this spring.

Impact Joe has been particularly hot of late, collecting seven hits over his past 16 at-bats. He seems likely to make the Padres' Opening Day roster given his strong spring and ability to play both in the corner outfield and at first base, though it's not yet clear if he'll have an everyday role or be part of a platoon. Lefty outfielder Jason Heyward has gone just 3-for-22 in Cactus League play, but those stats may not be held against him given his veteran status. Meanwhile, Gavin Sheets has forced his way into serious consideration not just for a roster spot but for a significant role with a red-hot spring during which he has belted six home runs, tied for the top mark among all players.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Miguel Vargas' 3-run homer in 10th sends White Sox to 5-1 win over Reds

Reds place outfielder Fraley on injured list with left calf tenderness

Reds get Connor Joe in trade with Padres for minor leaguer and cash

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the lineup a day after taking a fastball to the forearm