TYLER NAQUIN NEWS

Homers in second game Thursday Naquin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Pirates in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.

Impact Naquin was in right field for both games, and after an 0-for-4 showing in the matinee, he connected on a game-tying homer in Game 2, his sixth long ball this season. The 31-year-old has his batting line up to .255/.315/.463. His availability for both games suggests the quad injury that sidelined him recently is in the rearview mirror.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Naquin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact After going 1-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup for Tuesday's 1-0 win following a five-week absence due to a left quadriceps strain, the lefty-hitting Naquin will retreat to the bench with southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets. Albert Almora replaces Naquin in right field.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds notes: How the outfield looks with Tyler Naquin back from the IL Tyler Naquin made a quick recovery from a quad injury and was back in the Reds lineup on Tuesday.

JULY 5, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Activated off IL Naquin (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and will bat cleanup as the right fielder Tuesday against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naquin slashed .255/.315/.460 before going down May 31 with a left quadriceps strain. He figures to be a near-everyday player in Cincinnati's outfield going forward.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Naquin (quad) could return during the Reds' current homestand, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact The Reds will be playing at home from the 4th of July through the following Sunday, and Naquin may be ready to return to the field at some point during that stretch.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds 15-7

Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati R...

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 8-3

Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds...

JUNE 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Rehab assignment begins Thursday Naquin (quadriceps) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds hoped that Naquin would be able to begin a rehab assignment late last week, but they waited a few days before ultimately sending him to a minor-league affiliate. It's not clear which affiliate he'll work with, but he'll likely be ready to rejoin the major-league club in the coming days.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 f...

JUNE 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Could begin MiLB assignment soon Reds manager David Bell said that Naquin (quadriceps) will run the bases Wednesday and could be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment by the end of the week, Mark Sheldo...

Impact The baserunning activity looks like it could be the final test Naquin needs to pass to convince the Reds he's made a full recovery from the left quad strain that sent him to the 10-day injured list June 2. Just a few days ago, Bell noted that Naquin could be activated in two weeks, but the outfielder's recovery timeline could be pushed up if he ends up heading out on the rehab assignment by the weekend. Albert Almora has been serving as the Reds' primary option in right field since Naquin landed on the IL.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin wins 9th, Freeman drives in 5 as Dodgers down Reds

Tony Gonsolin became the first pitcher in the majors to win nine games, Freddie Freeman drove in five runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Naquin distributes batting gloves to local youth Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin distributed over 200 premium batting gloves to kids playing in the Knothole City Baseball Tournament at the P&G...

JUNE 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Could be back in two weeks Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that Naquin (quadriceps) may be a couple weeks away from returning from the 10-day injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer re...

Impact Though Bell said a few days earlier that Naquin was ahead of schedule in his recovery from a left quad strain, the outfielder doesn't look as though he'll be ready to return before the short end of the 4-to-6-week timeline that he was initially projected to face for his recovery. Naquin should continue to ramp up his baseball activities during the upcoming week before potentially heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment in the final week of June.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing rapidly Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Naquin is "way ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a left quadriceps strain, an injury that had been expected to sideline him for 4-...

Impact Bell didn't go into specifics regarding what sort of activities, if any, Naquin has done to push up his recovery timeline from the quad issue that resulted in his placement on the 10-day injured list June 2, but the veteran outfielder looks like he'll have a decent chance to make it back before the end of the month. A clearer target date for Naquin's return could come within the next week, but whenever he's activated, the 31-year-old is expected to recapture an everyday role in the outfield.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Ashcraft tosses another gem, Reds beat Nationals 8-1

Rookie Graham Ashcraft threw seven innings of one-run ball as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 8-1

JUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Could miss one month Reds manager David Bell said that Naquin (quadriceps) received a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The outfielder was g...

Impact Naquin landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left quadriceps strain. A better sense of whether he'll be ready to return from the IL within a month could come into focus in a few days, once the PRP injection has taken effect. Albert Almora is expected to serve as the Reds' primary right fielder while Naquin is on the shelf.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Whitlock and Bradley Jr. help Red Sox beat Reds 7-1

Garrett Whitlock pitched six strong innings and Jackie Bradley Jr. drove in four runs to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1

JUNE 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Shifts to IL The Reds placed Naquin (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Cincinnati called up TJ Friedl from Triple-A Louisville to give the team an additional option in the outfield, but Albert Almora looks to be first in line to replace Naquin as an everyday player in left field. Naquin was diagnosed with a left quad strain after exiting Tuesday's 2-1 win, but the severity of the injury remains unclear. He won't be eligible to return from the IL until June 11.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Naquin (quadriceps) isn't starting Wednesday against Boston.

Impact Naquin exited Tuesday's game against Boston due to a left quadriceps strain, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Albert Almora will start in right field and bat eighth Wednesday.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers quad strain Naquin was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with a strained left quadriceps, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Naquin went 0-for-2 before being replaced in the outfield for the bottom of the fourth inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and the 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against another southpaw Naquin will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Naquin isn't a preferred option against southpaws at the moment, so he'll sit yet again Saturday with the Giants sending Alex Wood to the mound. Righty Alex Cobb is Sunday's scheduled starter for San Francisco, so Naquin should be back in the lineup then, but it will be Aristides Aquino in right field again Saturday.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Naquin will sit against southpaw Carlos Rodon and the Giants on Friday.

Impact Naquin got the nod against four lefties earlier in May but has now been on the bench against the last three that the Reds have faced. Aristides Aquino will again start in right field Friday.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Naquin is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs.

Impact He has started two of the last three games against southpaws but will head to the bench with lefty Justin Steele on the hill for Chicago. Naquin is hitting .292/.338/.528 with three home runs and two steals in 21 games this month. Aristides Aquino will draw the start in right field, hitting seventh.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs fifth homer Naquin went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 11-4 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Naquin singled and scored during the opening frame, homered in the eighth and singled again in the ninth. It's his second three-game game of the season and 11th multi-hit effort. The 31-year-old has a .270/.319/.492 slash line with five home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs and three stolen bases through 35 games in 2022.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Naquin isn't starting Monday against the Cubs.

Impact Naquin has been an everyday player for the Reds recently, but he'll get his first day off since May 5 after he went 2-for-11 with a double, a run and two strikeouts over the last three games. Aristides Aquino will take over in right field and bat sixth.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE