STUART FAIRCHILD NEWS

On rehab assignment Fairchild (COVID-19) has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fairchild landed on the COVID-19 injured list last weekend but is now feeling well enough to ramp things back up in game action. He's eligible to return Saturday, but the Reds might wait until early next week when they return home to activate him.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 IL The Reds placed Fairchild on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact The Reds' COVID-19 outbreak has primarily affected the team's pitchers up to this point, but now Fairchild will be held out at least seven days as he fights off his infection. Alejo Lopez was brought up from Triple-A Louisville as a replacement player for Fairchild.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in win Fairchild entered as a pinch runner, stole a base and scored a run in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-2 as the starting left fiel...

Impact Fairchild was part of Cincinnati's two-run ninth inning, which allowed the Reds to avoid a sweep. He ran for Christian Encarnacion-Strand then stole second base, putting him in position to score the winning run on Noelvi Marte's walkoff single. The steal was the 10th for Fairchild, who recently returned from the concussion list. He'll continue to operate as a depth outfielder.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Fairchild is not in the lineup Tuesday at San Francisco.

Impact Fairchild just returned Monday from a 7-day stint on the concussion injured list and will likely continue to be eased back into action. Will Benson, TJ Friedl and Nick Senzel are starting across the outfield for the Reds on Tuesday against the Giants.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws walk in return Fairchild (concussion) went 0-for-1 with a walk and a strikeout in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Giants.

Impact Fairchild played six innings in right field in his return from a one-week absence. He was replaced by pinch hitter Nick Martini in the seventh inning in a likely tactical move. It'll likely be a short-side platoon role for Fairchild the rest of the way, with Will Benson and Martini handling right field against right-handed pitchers until Jake Fraley (toe) comes back. Fairchild is slashing just .228/.325/.386 over 237 plate appearances this season, though he's added nine stolen bases and five home runs.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place INF Matt McLain on IL, activate OF Stuart Fairchild The Cincinnati Reds on Monday placed infielder Matt McLain on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain and activated outfie...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Starting in return Fairchild (concussion) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fairchild spent the past week on the concussion list after a collision with the outfield wall, but he is ready to return and will immediately claim a spot in the starting nine. To be precise, Fairchild will start in right field and hit seventh for the Reds on Monday night.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Fairchild (concussion) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact A collision with the outfield wall Sunday against Toronto forced Fairchild onto the 7-day concussion IL on Monday. He'll play a couple of games in Triple-A before likely returning from the injured list when eligible Monday.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on concussion list Fairchild was placed on the 7-day concussion list Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Fairchild entered concussion protocol after banging into the outfield wall during Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays, and after further evaluation, he's been moved to the concussion list. The Reds will promote Mike Siani from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Fairchild was removed in the top of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Blue Jays after entering the concussion protocol, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer rep...

Impact Fairchild collided with the outfield wall in the top of the second while attempting to rob a home run, and though he stayed in the game until the Reds recorded the final out of the frame, he was replaced in the field by TJ Hopkins in the next inning. Since he's still being checked out for a concussion at this stage and hasn't been diagnosed with a brain injury, Fairchild may not immediately land on the 7-day injured list until the Reds complete their evaluation. The 27-year-old has been handling a near-everyday role in the outfield of late since Jake Fraley (toe) landed on the injured list earlier this month.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Fairchild went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Fairchild's two-run shot in the fourth inning turned out to be the game-winning hit for the Reds, who stumbled through the first half of the month with an inconsistent offense that's missing Jake Fraley (toe) and Jonathan India (foot). Those two injuries have led to a spike in Fairchild's playing time during this most recent stint in the majors. His window could close soon, pending the results of Fraley's upcoming MRI (Friday) to determine the progress of his stress fracture.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming fixture in lineup Fairchild will start in center field and bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Fairchild has largely served as a short-side platoon bat during his multiple stints with the big club this season, but he seems to have moved into more of a full-time role in August while the Reds have been down Jake Fraley (toe) and Jonathan India (foot). He'll be included in the lineup for the seventh time in eight games, replacing the lefty-hitting TJ Friedl in center field while southpaw Logan Allen takes the hill for Cleveland. Fairchild should occupy a corner-outfield spot when the Reds oppose right-handed pitching.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fairchild's late RBIs help Reds beat Pirates 6-5 to gain doubleheader split

Stuart Fairchild drove in the tying run in the eighth inning and the go-ahead run in the 10th, helping the Cincinnati Reds to overcome a two-run deficit and split a doubleheader ag...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Triples, scores in loss Fairchild started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact To those watching the game, it looked like Fairchild had hit an inside-the-park home run -- he donned the celebratory Viking helmet in the dugout -- but the play was officially ruled a triple with a throwing error that allowed him to score. This was his sixth start in nine games since being recalled from Triple-A Louisville, and the outfielder is 4-for-21 with an RBI and six strikeouts. The Reds are coping with injuries to Jonathan India (foot) and Jake Fraley (toe), leading to Fairchild's recent spate of plate appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old was sent to Louisville in early July but will rejoin the big club Sunday with Jonathan India (foot) landing on the injured list. Fairchild has a .237/.339/.404 slash line in 66 games this season, and he's unlikely to see significant playing time since Cincinnati's outfield group is currently in good health.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Fairchild was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Fairchild had just been recalled Sunday but now finds himself back in the minors. The 27-year-old is clearing out to make room on the roster for Tuesday's starter, Brett Kennedy.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws key walk in return Fairchild served as a pinch hitter, walked and scored a run in Sunday's 4-3 win over San Diego.

Impact Fairchild hit for the lefty-batting Jake Fraley against Padres lefty Tom Cosgrove and worked a seven-pitch walk in the bottom of the eighth inning. It turned out to be a key plate appearance, as Tyler Stephenson followed with a pinch-hit, two-run home run to give Cincinnati a lead it did not relinquish. Fairchild, who spent the first two-and-a-half months of the season in the majors, was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday after spending the last 10 days in the minors. He'll reprise a role as the Reds' fifth outfielder.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to parent club The Reds recalled Fairchild from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Fairchild will rejoin the parent club following a week-and-a-half-long stay in the minors during which he went 6-for-25 with three home runs and a triple across five games with Cincinnati. The 27-year-old will likely serve as a short-side platoon outfielder while he's up with the parent club.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Fairchild was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Fairchild will head to Louisville after spending the entirety of the 2023 campaign to this point with the Reds, producing a .237 average with four homers, 22 RBI, 25 runs and six stolen bases over 156 at-bats in 64 games. With Cincinnati's roster returning to full health recently, Fairchild slid out of the starting lineup and he'll now look to get more consistent reps in Triple-A.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Monday Fairchild (neck) is starting in center field and batting ninth Monday versus the Rockies.

Impact Fairchild will return to the lineup after missing the last couple contests with neck stiffness. The outfielder is batting .200 with three homers, a double, seven RBI, eight runs scored and two stolen bases over 40 at-bats in 14 games this month. With both Nick Senzel, Jake Fraley and Joey Votto (shoulder/biceps) returning to the lineup in the past week, Fairchild could soon find it hard to crack the Reds' lineup on a consistent basis.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Fairchild (neck) isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against Houston.

Impact Neck stiffness caused Fairchild to be scratched late ahead of Friday's contest, and it will keep him out of at least one more game Saturday. Nick Senzel, TJ Friedl and Will Benson will make up the Reds' outfield from left to right while Fairchild continues to recover.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with neck stiffness Fairchild (neck) was removed from the lineup ahead of Friday's matchup with the Astros, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fairchild is dealing with neck stiffness and after he was initially set to start in right field, Will Benson will take over in the outfield and bat sixth Friday. Fairchild can be considered day-to-day for the time being and the Reds will likely provide an update on his status following the series opener with Houston.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time increasing Fairchild will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Fairchild will pick up his sixth start in seven games, but his uptick in playing time may prove to be only a temporary arrangement. The Reds could get at least one of Nick Senzel (knee), Wil Myers (shoulder) or Henry Ramos (hip) back from the injured list by next weekend, and as soon as one of those players is activated, Fairchild will be the player most at risk of losing out on opportunities in the Cincinnati outfield.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE