STUART FAIRCHILD NEWS

Launches homer in win Fairchild went 1-for-3 with a solo home run against the Brewers in a 2-0 victory Monday.

Impact Fairchild wasn't even scheduled to be in the starting lineup originally -- he was a late addition after Jake Fraley was scratched due to allergies. The unexpected change turned out well for Cincinnati, as Fairchild plated one of the team's two runs with his third-inning solo shot. The long ball was his first in his past 50 contests and broke a four-game 0-for-12 stretch. Fairchild's average exit velocity and hard-hit rate are each in the bottom 15 percent of major-leaguers this season, so he's unlikely to be much of a power source moving forward.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late entry to lineup Fairchild will start in center field and bat eighth Monday against the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fairchild was originally set to be on the bench for a second straight game Monday, but Jake Fraley (allergies) was a late scratch and Fairchild replaced him in the lineup. The 27-year-old has gone 0-for-8 with a run scored, a walk, a stolen base and four strikeouts over two games during the series with Milwaukee.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Fairchild is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Brewers.

Impact Fairchild will remain on the bench for a second consecutive game Monday. There's no reason to believe his starting role is in jeopardy though considering he had started 10 straight contests prior to Sunday. Nick Senzel will slide out to center field and bat fifth in the series finale with Milwaukee.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Fairchild is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Fairchild started the past 10 games but will take a seat while in the midst of an 0-for-12 slump. T.J. Hopkins, Will Benson and Jake Fraley will man the outfield for Cincinnati on Sunday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes another bag Sunday Fairchild went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Fairchild doubled his first time up and stole third before coming around to score. He now has steals in back-to-back games and has eight hits over his last 18 at-bats. For the year, the 27-year-old outfielder is slashing .250/.346/.398 with 13 extra-base hits, 14 RBI, 16 runs and a 13:35 BB:K over 129 plate appearances.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal in win Fairchild went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact Fairchild has picked up two steals over his last four games, though this was his first hitless effort in that span. The outfielder is up to five steals while slashing .245/.344/.487 through 47 contests as a part-time option in the outfield. He's seeing more consistent time in right field with Wil Myers (illness) on the injured list.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in big win Fairchild went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Getting the start in right field and batting sixth against southpaw Steven Matz, Fairchild produced the first three-hit game of his big-league career as part of the Reds' season-high 18 hits. The 27-year-old has provided the Reds with some valuable outfield depth this year, and his 114 plate appearances are already a new career high, but he's slashing just .232/.330/.368 with one homer and four steals.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Fairchild went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-6 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Fairchild snapped an 0-for-10 stretch with a two-run double in the fifth inning, extending Cincinnati's lead to 5-0. He'd add a second double and a third RBI in the ninth, driving in Nick Senzel. The 27-year-old Fairchild has been starting regularly in centerfield while TJ Friedl (oblique) has been sidelined. He's slashing .217/.323/.361 with a home run, 13 runs scored, 12 RBI and three stolen bases through 101 plate appearances this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Friedl again Fairchild will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game in Colorado.

Impact He had already picked up starts in center in each of the last three games while TJ Friedl (oblique) was viewed as day-to-day, but Fairchild should now have a longer leash as the Reds' primary option at the position after Friedl was placed on the injured list Monday. Fairchild has been much more effective against left-handed pitching (career 112 wRC+) than righties (94 wRC+) over parts of three seasons in the majors, so he could carry some batting-average risk if the Reds end up keeping him in a non-platoon role.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for injured Friedl Fairchild will start in center field and bat fifth Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Fairchild will pick up a third consecutive start in place of TJ Friedl, who is nursing a mild oblique strain and could be forced to the injured list. The right-handed-hitting Fairchild typically serves as a short-side platoon option when Cincinnati is at full strength, but he held his own while drawing starts the previous two days against right-handers Eury Perez and Sandy Alcantara, going 3-for-8 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base between those contests.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Fairchild isn't starting Friday against the White Sox.

Impact After going hitless in each of his last two games, Fairchild will get a day off Friday. Henry Ramos will instead serve as the Reds' right fielder, moving Tyler Stephenson into the DH spot and allowing Luke Maile to start behind the dish while batting ninth.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fourth consecutive start Fairchild will start in left field and bat third in Monday's game against the Padres.

Impact Fairchild will stick in the starting nine for a fourth straight game after going 3-for-9 with a pair of doubles during the Reds' series with the Athletics over the weekend, though it's worth noting that Cincinnati is facing a lefty starting pitcher (Blake Snell) for the third straight game. TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley and Nick Senzel are expected to remain the Reds' preferred starting outfield versus right-handed pitching more often than not.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz HR sparks 6-run 1st, Rays beat Reds 8-0 for 16-3 start

Yandy Díaz homered on the third pitch of Levi Stoudt’s big league debut to spark a six-run first inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 to improve to a major...

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Batting second Monday Fairchild is starting in left field and batting second for the Reds on Monday versus the Rays.

Impact It's his sixth start of the season and all six have come against left-handed pitching. While that does mean Fairchild's playing time could be fairly sparse, he is usually in a good spot in the lineup when he does play. Also worth noting is Fairchild is 2-for-5 with his lone homer versus righties this season and just 3-for-17 against lefties.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's 2-run homer in 10th powers Braves past Reds, 5-4

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Wisdom's 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5

Patrick Wisdom doubled twice and had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to even their three-game series

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A Fairchild was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Fairchild was optioned to the minors on March 20, but he wound up making the Opening Day roster in Cincinnati after all. The 27-year-old is currently positioned as a backup outfielder, though he could force his way into meaningful playing time with some timely hits in the early going.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good chance to make roster Fairchild has a good chance of making the Opening Day roster, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fairchild was optioned to Triple-A on March 20, but that doesn't mean the Reds can't recall the outfielder before the season begins Thursday for the club. The outfielder appears likely to be on the roster after the Reds reassigned Henry Ramos to minor-league camp. Fairchild will be a bench option for Cincinnati without fantasy value to begin -- and likely end --the 2023 season.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Reds optioned Fairchild to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Fairchild hit well in a 38-game sample for the Reds last season and also had a solid spring at the plate, but he won't be part of the Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old should factor into Cincinnati's outfield mix at some point this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid slump Fairchild is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Fairchild will take a seat Monday while he remains in the midst of a slump, as he's gone 1-for-16 over his last five games. T.J. Friedl and Jake Fraley look to be secure in everyday roles in the Cincinnati outfield, and despite his recent rough patch, Fairchild still looks to be ahead of Aristides Aquino for the remaining spot in the outfield in most games.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Fairchild isn't starting Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Fairchild has gone 0-for-9 with a strikeout over the last three games, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Mike Siani will start in center field and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Tuesday Fairchild is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Pirates.

Impact Fairchild seemingly took over the center field job recently from Jake Fraley, but he heads to the bench in this one. Mike Siani, who did not have an overly impressive season in the minors (.750 OPS) and is 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in the majors, will get the start in center field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poaching starts from Fraley Fairchild will start in center field and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The righty-hitting Fairchild has largely served in a short-side platoon role since his Aug. 23 call-up from Triple-A Louisville, but he'll pick up his third consecutive start against a right-hander (Roansy Contreras) on Monday while the slumping Jake Fraley remains on the bench. Fairchild is slashing .388/.464/.694 with seven extra-base hits in his 22 games following his promotion to the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Fairchild talks about his two-run homer in win over Cardinals Stuart Fairchild hit a two-run homer Sunday during the Cincinnati Reds' 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Homers in win Fairchild went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a strikeout during Sunday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Fairchild has drawn just five starts for the Reds since the start of September, but he gave the team some insurance runs Sunday with his two-run blast in the sixth inning. His home run was just his fifth of the season, and he hasn't been a very fantasy-relevant player in recent weeks, going just 5-for-13 with a home run, a double, two RBI and a run this month.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE