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Starting against lefty again Solano will start at third base and bat fifth Thursday against the Marlins and left-handed starting pitcher Daniel Castano.

Impact The righty-hitting Solano has benefited from the Reds facing a lefty-heavy schedule of late, but the 34-year-old has made a case for earning more work versus right-handed pitching, too. Dating back to July 7, Solano is slashing .420/.444/.600 with two home runs, nine RBI and six runs in 15 games.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Drives in three Solano went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Solano did the majority of his damage on a two-run home run in the second inning -- his second long ball of the campaign. With Mike Moustakas back in action, Solano may find it difficult to find regular playing time moving forward. However, he's hit pretty well when given the opportunity this season by maintaining a .285/.353/.434 line across 85 plate appearances.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Moustakas Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact He'll close the Reds' first-half schedule having made four consecutive starts, but Solano could be in danger of falling into a short-side platoon role coming out of the All-Star break. Provided he hasn't experienced any major setbacks in his recovery from the virus, Mike Moustakas (illness) could be ready to return from the COVID-19-related injured list and take back primary duties at DH for next weekend's home series with the Cardinals.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into bench role Solano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact For one of the few times all season, the Reds have all their key regulars available with Joey Votto (back) checking back in at first base Tuesday following a week-long absence. As a result, Solano will end up losing out on a spot in the lineup after he went 9-for-25 with a home run and two walks while starting each of the past seven contests. The righty-hitting Solano should still have a regular spot in the starting nine versus left-handed pitching.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of season Solano went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in the first half of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

Impact Solano tied the game 1-1 with a solo blast in the fifth inning off Pirates starter Roansy Contreras and added singles in the second and seventh. It was the veteran's fourth multi-hit game of the season and his second three-hit outing. Across 53 plate appearances, he's slashing .250/.321/.417.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting fifth Wednesday Solano will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact With southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets, the righty-hitting Solano will slot into a prominent spot in the batting order while the Reds send several key lefty-hitting regulars to the bench. Solano has now started in 10 times in 15 games since coming off the 60-day injured list June 21, but moving forward, his starting opportunities could be limited largely to when the Reds oppose lefty pitchers now that the team has all of its everyday players back from the IL with the exception of No. 1 catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb).

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3

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JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Pushing for regular role Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Solano has come out hot since being activated from the 60-day injured list a week ago. While starting in four of the Reds' first five games upon rejoining the active roster, Solano has gone 6-for-16 with three doubles, a walk, three runs and two RBI. He received each of his prior four starts at either second base or third base, but DH may represent Solano's clearest path to an everyday role now that Jonathan India (hand) is healthy after a one-game absence. The lefty-hitting Mike Moustakas is on the bench against a right-handed starter (Keegan Thompson) for the second straight day, perhaps hinting that the righty-hitting Solano may not be relegated to a short-side platoon role while he's producing at the plate.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft goes 8, Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid

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JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Donovan Solano ready to contribute to Reds at any position, any situation Donovan Solano was activated from the 60-day injured list before the Reds played the Dodgers on Tuesday.

JUNE 21, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Cincinnati Reds receive some good news with injured players as Donovan Solano returns Donovan Solano was activated from the 60-day IL on Tuesday and Nick Lodolo could make his final rehab start this week.

JUNE 21, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Comes off IL The Reds reinstated Solano (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Cincinnati swapped Solano off the 60-day IL in exchange for lefty starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (back), who was transferred from the 10-day IL since he was already on track to miss more than two months with his injury. The righty-hitting Solano is expected to serve as a short-side platoon option at second base, third base or shortstop for Jonathan India, Kyle Farmer or Brandon Drury, depending on which player the Reds want to extend a breather on a given day.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return by Tuesday Manager David Bell said Friday that Solano (hamstring) could return from the 60-day injured list as early as Tuesday against the Dodgers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquir...

Impact Solano began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville in early June and has slashed .333/.375/.476 with three doubles, two RBI and a run over seven games. The 34-year-old will presumably continue to appear in minor-league games this weekend prior to rejoining the Reds early next week.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win

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JUNE 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting rehab assignment Tuesday Solano (hamstring) is expected to start his rehab assignment Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Solano has yet to make his Reds debut after signing with the team in the offseason, but he appears to be closing in on a return. The 34-year-old batted .280 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 35 runs and two stolen bases over 307 at-bats in 101 games with the Giants last season.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Giants, try to extend home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds, on a four-game home winning streak, host the San Francisco Giants

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds host the Giants, look to extend home win streak

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MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Shifts to 60-day IL The Reds transferred Solano (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact The transaction shouldn't alter Solano's timeline for making his Reds debut, as he was already in line to miss the first two months of the season after having yet to resume running at 100 percent since receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in late April to address lingering pain in his left hamstring. Solano hasn't been shut down from activities entirely, but since he still needs to complete his running program, incorporate full on-field baseball activities into his workout regimen and take at-bats in simulated games before heading out on a rehab assignment, he's likely multiple weeks away from coming off the IL.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet running at 100 percent Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that Solano (hamstring) is running at approximately 75 percent, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Since suffering what was initially expected to be a short-term left hamstring injury late in spring training, Solano has made slow progress in his recovery. Nearly two months after suffering the injury, Solano still isn't back to running at 100 percent, though he could reach that benchmark within the next week. Even if that's the case, Solano will still need to prove he can perform all baseball activities before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, which will likely consist of several games. He doesn't appear likely to make his Reds debut before the first week of June, which could result in him being transferred to the 60-day injured list if Cincinnati needs to open up a spot on the 40-man roster.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still experiencing soreness Solano (hamstring) is still experiencing soreness following his PRP injection, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Solano was shut down from running when he received his PRP injection April 28, but he's still managing soreness over a week later. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to resume baseball activities, but once he does, he'll likely need time to ramp back up following his shutdown.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down following injection Solano (hamstring) received a PRP injection Tuesday and has been shut down from running for five to seven days, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The veteran infielder has been out all year after injuring his left hamstring in late March. While initial reports suggested he wouldn't required a long stay on the injured list, things evidently haven't gone as planned. He'll still have to ramp back up after he's allowed to resume running, so his season debut is likely still a few weeks away.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Solano (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He's getting close," manager David Bell s...

Impact The Reds are close to reaching a decision whether to put Jonathan India on the IL - if they go that route, Solano could temporarily be stepping into a starting role at second base when he returns. Otherwise, the Reds will mostly turn to Brandon Drury.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joining team for road trip Manager David Bell said Solano (hamstring) will travel with the Reds for their upcoming four-game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers that begins Thursday, C. Trent Rosecrans...

Impact Solano's presence on the road trip doesn't mean he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend, though it suggests that his return to the 28-man active roster isn't too far off. Once he's deemed ready to play, Solano should displace Brandon Drury as the Reds' top utility infielder and make regular starts against left-handed pitching.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing to return Solano (hamstring) took a few swings Friday during Mike Minor's simulated game, not content to just track pitches, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "I feel bet...

Impact Solano elaborated that his leg isn't yet 100 percent when swinging, and that he feels it when "... I touch the ground and turn." He's also not yet running, so a rehab assignment isn't yet in the offing.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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