WIL MYERS NEWS

Playing career over Myers said last week that he has no intention of resuming his baseball career, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Myers noted that he will never officially retire, but he decided in June of 2023 after being released by the Reds amidst shoulder problems that he would not play baseball again. The 34-year-old slashed .252/.326/.437 with 156 home runs over parts of 11 major-league seasons, winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2013 and making one All-Star team in 2016.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Cincy The Reds released Myers on Thursday.

Impact Myers was DFA'd by the Reds on Tuesday upon returning from the 10-day injured list. Myers has played well below his usual standard this season, recording just a .540 OPS through 141 plate appearances in Cincinnati. His previous history in the majors could be enough to at least get him a minor-league deal, but Myers would have to turn things around in a big way to have any fantasy value.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wil Myers cut by Cincinnati Reds, who owe $4.19 million

Outfielder Wil Myers was cut by the Cincinnati Reds after the team activated him from the 10-day injured list

JUNE 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Reds DFA Wil Myers after IL stint The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman/outfielder and former Rookie of the Year Wil Myers from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and pro...

JUNE 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reinstated from IL, DFA'd The Reds reinstated Myers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and designated him for assignment.

Impact Myers landed on the IL on May 26 with kidney stones before also suffering a left shoulder sprain. The 32-year-old outfielder was slashing .189/.257/.283 through 141 plate appearances prior to getting injured and put up similar numbers during his rehab assignment, so the Reds will pass him through waivers and attempt to keep Myers in Triple-A.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return next weekend Myers (shoulder) recently said that he could return from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Reds' series in Houston that begins Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquir...

Impact Myers, who is working his way back from a left shoulder sprain and who also recently passed a kidney stone, began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville this weekend and has gone 0-for-6 with a walk between his first two games with the affiliate. He looks as though he'll play at least a couple more games with Louisville before returning to the big club, though once he's activated, it's unclear if Myers will be in store for an everyday role in what's suddenly a crowded Cincinnati roster. Even before landing on the IL on May 26, Myers had mustered a measly .540 OPS through his first 141 plate appearances with Cincinnati.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Myers (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Myers has been out since late May with kidney stones and more recently a sprained left shoulder. He's eligible for activation at any time, but it's not clear how many rehab games he might require.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder sprain Reds manager David Bell revealed Tuesday that Myers (illness) suffered a left shoulder sprain last week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list May 26 due to kidney stones, but Bell clarified Tuesday that the shoulder sprain -- suffered May 23 -- is what will keep him out through at least the early part of June. "He's healthy, the (kidney stone) has passed," said Bell. "The shoulder, which was initially our concern, is still a bit stiff."

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place 1B/OF Wil Myers on 10-day IL The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day injured list with a kidney stone.

MAY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on IL with kidney stones Myers was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Reds on Friday with kidney stones, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact It helps explain why Myers hasn't started a game in a few days. Presumably, he should be ready to go when his 10 days are up. Stuart Fairchild has been playing right field of late and Will Benson has been recalled to take Myers' spot on the roster.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Myers is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Myers will sit for a third straight game Friday as the Reds start their series with the Cubs. Stuart Fairchild will draw another start in right field and Myers could be losing his grip on the starting role.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Myers is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact It's the second game in a row that Myers will begin on the bench. He has a dreadful .372 OPS across his last 23 contests. Stuart Fairchild will be in right field Thursday.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Myers is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Nick Senzel, Jose Barrero and Stuart Fairchild will start across the outfield for the Reds. Luke Maile is taking a turn as the designated hitter. Myers has slashed just .189/.257/.283 through 37 games this season and could be at risk of losing playing time if his current prolonged slump continues. He had some decent spurts in April.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Sunday Myers is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Myers will take a seat after he went 1-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Will Benson will replace him in right field and bat seventh in the series finale with New York.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting nine Myers will sit Saturday against Miami.

Impact Myers hits the bench for the second time in three games. He hasn't exactly earned regular playing time this season, slashing .200/.259/.310 in 108 trips to the plate. Henry Ramos will be the right fielder Saturday.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Thursday Myers is not in the Reds' lineup Thursday versus the Mets.

Impact Myers had started four straight after returning from the injured list but will take a seat in this one. Henry Ramos is getting a start in right field.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back as expected Myers was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Saturday as expected and will bat seventh and play right field against the White Sox.

Impact Myers' time with the Reds hasn't gotten off to a great start, as he hit .222/.292/.321 in 23 games before coming down with COVID-19. He'll hope to get back on track now that he's healthy. Matt Reynolds was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to return Saturday Myers (illness) said he's aiming to return to the Reds' lineup Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Myers has been away from the club since April 26 and revealed Friday that he was down with COVID-19. He's been cleared to be around his teammates again and seems likely to be activated for the second game of the Reds' three-game series against the visiting White Sox.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains absent Friday Myers (illness) is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.

Impact Myers was placed on the injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness. He can be activated at any time -- it's the COVID IL, not the 10-day IL -- but it's unclear whether the 32-year-old even traveled with the Reds out to Oakland. Spencer Steer is playing first base Friday and Jake Fraley is in right field.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place 1B/OF Wil Myers (illness) on injured list The Cincinnati Reds put first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness.

APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds place 1B/OF Wil Myers (illness) on injured list The Cincinnati Reds put first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day injured list Thursday with an undisclosed illness.

APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Placed on IL with illness Myers was placed on the injured list Thursday, retroactive to April 26, with an undisclosed illness.

Impact Myers was scratched from the lineup Wednesday and is now apparently looking at an extended absence. The exact nature of the ailment has yet not been specified.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Myers (illness) has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday versus the Rangers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Myers was originally set to return to the lineup after missing Tuesday's contest with neck spasms, but he'll remain out while he nurses an illness. Spencer Steer will draw the start at first base while Nick Senzel takes over at the hot corner and bats eighth in the series finale with Texas.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Wednesday Myers (neck) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Myers exited the lineup for just the second time all season in Tuesday's 7-6 win while he dealt with neck spasms, but a day off was apparently all the 32-year-old needed to overcome the issue. He'll step in at first base, where he's projected to see most of his playing time for the foreseeable future with Joey Votto (shoulder/biceps) facing an uncertain timeline to return from the injured list and with the Reds having recently dropped Jason Vosler from the 40-man roster.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Tuesday with tight neck Myers was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to neck spasms, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Myers can be considered day-to-day until the Reds provide further details on the extent of his injury. Jose Barrero was added to the lineup as a replacement for Myers, batting eighth while serving as Cincinnati's designated hitter.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE