Kevin Newman

Kevin Newman was acquired by the Reds on Friday, and will join the team following a review of his medical records.

Fantasy Impact

Newman appeared in just 78 games for Pittsburgh in 2022, servicing as a utilityman during his time. The former 2015 first round pick will now join Cincinnati as a depth piece, assuming he can stick on the roster as a veteran option.

Kevin Newman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 14-2 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Newman sent a ninth inning fastball to left field for his first home run of the year. The homer was the infielder's 18th RBI of the year and the first Pirate run scored Wednesday afternoon. Newman is batting .267 this season.

Kevin Newman went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored during Friday's 5-4 win over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Newman opened up the scoring for Pittsburgh by crossing home on a wild pitch in the sixth and then drove in a run via a sacrifice fly the following inning. The 29-year-old, who is batting .281, came up clutch in the ninth, sending a ball to deep center to double in the game-tying run and then scored the game's final run on a walk-off single. The infielder continues to produce as a mainstay atop the Pittsburgh lineup.

Kevin Newman went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and a strikeout during Thursday's 8-2 win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Newman reached base three times Thursday and now has hit safely in four of his last five. The infielder came around to score three runs last evening, two of which via Bryan Reynolds' homers. Newman is batting .276 with 15 RBI this season.

Kevin Newman went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs scored and a strikeout during Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Newman put together a multi-hit game, raising his season average to .265. The infield consistently leads off for Pittsburgh, who begin a three-series home stand starting Tuesday versus Boston.