Alexis Díaz is back in the Cincinnati bullpen, as the Reds reinstated him from the 15-day injured list this afternoon. (They also welcomed back Matt McLain and Austin Hays from the IL.) However, Díaz will not immediately return to his traditional closer role. Manager Terry Francona told reporters (including Mark Sheldon of MLB.com) that Díaz won’t step right back into the ninth … [Read more...] about Reds Not Immediately Reinstalling Alexis Diaz As Closer
NL Central Notes: Horwitz, Triolo, Moll, Díaz
Infielder Spencer Horwitz was one of the key offseason pickups of the Pirates but they haven’t gotten anything out of him yet. He underwent wrist surgery in February, a procedure which came with a return timeline of six to eight weeks. Tomorrow, it will be nine weeks since that timeline was provided and Horwitz is still on the injured list. He also hasn’t started a rehab … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Horwitz, Triolo, Moll, Díaz
Tommy Helms Passes Away
Former NL Rookie of the Year and longtime big leaguer Tommy Helms passed away today at age 83. Helms played in 14 seasons with the Reds, Astros, Pirates, and Red Sox from 1964-77, and he managed the Reds on an interim basis over 64 games during the 1988-89 seasons. Helms broke into the Show with two games with Cincinnati during the 1964 season, and 21 more games in 1965. … [Read more...] about Tommy Helms Passes Away
Reds Activate Andrew Abbott From Injured List
The Reds activated southpaw Andrew Abbott from the injured list earlier today, as noted by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Abbott will be starting tonight’s game against the Pirates. Outfielder Will Benson was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Abbott, 26 in June, emerged as a regular rotation option for the Reds when he was a rookie back in 2023. He … [Read more...] about Reds Activate Andrew Abbott From Injured List
Reds Approached Matt McLain About Extension Before Opening Day
The Reds floated a preliminary extension framework to Matt McLain before Opening Day, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Talks didn’t get far, as the 25-year-old infielder told Wittenmyer that the numbers “just didn’t line up” with what his camp was seeking. McLain missed all of last season recovering from shoulder surgery. The former first-round pick tore … [Read more...] about Reds Approached Matt McLain About Extension Before Opening Day