Reds center fielder TJ Friedl was pulled from yesterday’s game with what the club initially termed a right wrist sprain, as noted by Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Since then, however, the club provided a far more dire update regarding Friedl’s status: the 28-year-old’s new diagnosis is a right wrist fracture that will keep him off the club’s Opening Day roster … [Read more...] about TJ Friedl Facing Extended Absence Due To Wrist Fracture
Brandon Williamson To Begin Season On Injured List
Reds starter Brandon Williamson will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, manager David Bell informed the Cincinnati beat on Tuesday (relayed by Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer). The left-hander departed his Spring Training start over the weekend with shoulder soreness. There’s no indication it’s expected to be a long-term issue, but the team didn’t provide … [Read more...] about Brandon Williamson To Begin Season On Injured List
Reds Acquire Santiago Espinal
The Reds acquired infielder Santiago Espinal from the Blue Jays for minor league righty Chris McElvain, both teams announced. Cincinnati has a full 40-man roster but did not immediately reveal the corresponding move. Acquiring an infielder a week before Opening Day probably wasn’t what the Reds anticipated entering camp. For most of the offseason, it seemed likelier that … [Read more...] about Reds Acquire Santiago Espinal
Reds Grant Mike Ford His Release
The Reds announced Friday that first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford was reassigned to minor league camp, indicating he won’t make the team’s Opening Day roster. Ford, who’d signed a minor league deal with Cincinnati now granted Ford his release from the club, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He’s once again a free agent. Ford couldn’t have done much more with his … [Read more...] about Reds Grant Mike Ford His Release
Reds’ Prospect Edwin Arroyo Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Reds informed reporters this evening that infield prospect Edwin Arroyo underwent surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder (via C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic). He’ll miss the entire 2024 season. Arroyo suffered the injury when he dove back to a base on a pickoff attempt while playing in Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. Cincinnati acquired Arroyo as … [Read more...] about Reds’ Prospect Edwin Arroyo Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery