Cincinnati Reds

Rece Hinds went 1-for-3 in the Reds' 4-1 victory over the Guardians with a home run and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: The outfielder has struggled to make consistent contact at the plate, recording just three hits while striking out nine times. After yesterday's win, Hinds has a batting average of .176 with two home runs and three RBIs over six games this season.

Will Benson went 1-for-4 in the win over the Guardians, contributing a home run, one run scored, and one RBI alongside three strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old continues a productive stretch at the plate, hitting .364 with three home runs and eight RBI over his last seven games for the Reds. After Saturday’s game, Benson sports a .308 batting average with three home runs and eight RBIs over eight games played this season.

Gavin Lux was scratched from the Reds lineup on Saturday with low back spasms. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lux is a late scratch. He can be considered as day-to-day.

Hunter Greene will throw a bullpen session on Sunday. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Despite reports of Greene being scheduled for a bullpen on Saturday, it will instead happen one day later on Sunday. It will be his first bullpen since landing on the injured list earlier in May with a groin strain.

Elly De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk, a strikeout, and a stolen base in the victory against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s win, De La Cruz has a .257 batting average with 46 hits, 8 home runs, and 15 stolen bases across 46 games this season.

Austin Hays went 2-for-4 in the win over the Guardians with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s victory, Hays is hitting .316 with six home runs, 16 RBI, and 24 hits across 20 games this season. The former Baltimore Oriole is impressing in his first season with the Reds.

Emilio Pagan struck out one batter in a flawless inning to earn the save in Friday's win against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Pagan now holds a 3.86 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 10 saves and 2 blown saves across 21 appearances this season. He should continue to be a consistent source of saves in fantasy.

Brady Singer allowed three earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in Friday's victory against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s win, Singer boasts a 4.82 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 5-2 record across nine starts this season. He has been up-and-down in his first season with the Reds.

The Cincinnati Reds transferred Rhett Lowder to Triple-A Louisville on Friday. (Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lowder has made two rehab starts as he works his way back from a right forearm strain. While he’s allowed six earned runs over six innings, he’s also struck out 10 batters. If he continues to progress well, he could join the Reds’ starting rotation within the next week or two. Chase Petty’s spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy.

Matt McLain went 2-for-3 in a win over the White Sox, driving in one run, hitting a home run, recording a double, and scoring two runs.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s win, McLain's season stats now stand at a .182 batting average, six home runs, 16 RBI, and 22 runs scored across 36 games. His strikeout rate is above 30%, and weighing him down with a .203 xBA. While the tools are still there (90.3 mph avg EV, 93rd percentile in spring speed), he hasn't done much with it in his return from injury. Fantasy managers will want to hold McLain, in hopes of a return to form, but it's hard to trust him right now.

Nick Martinez allowed no earned runs on just two hits and zero walks while striking out three over seven innings in Thursday's victory against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s impressive outing, Martinez now holds a 3.66 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 2-4 record across nine starts this season. He started the season rocky, but has allowed one or fewer runs in three of his last four outings, going at least six innings in each. With a K/9 of only 7.0, he doesn't offer much strikeout upside. However, his ability to keep runs off the board should keep him useful in fantasy. His next start comes at Pittsburgh.

TJ Friedl is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox, but Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said he is available to pinch run or play defense. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Friedl is dealing with a bone bruise in his right wrist sustained on Tuesday and will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday. Francona said Friedl will take some swings to assess his condition, and the team is hopeful he can return to the lineup Friday. Will Benson will start in center field and bat sixth on Thursday.

Jeimer Candelario played catch on the field on Thursday. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Goldsmith noted that Candelario is in the middle of a ramp up progression. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Nick Lodolo allowed seven hits, two walks, and three earned runs over 5 1/3 innings in the loss to the White Sox Wednesdasy.

Fantasy Impact: Lodolo fanned four batters, but struggled to keep the White Sox off the bases. He has a 3.42 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in nine outings and is scheduled to make his next start Monday against the Pirates.

Spencer Steer went 2-for-4 with a home run in the Reds loss to the White Sox Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Steer is hitting .199, with four home runs, and 12 RBI in 141 at-bats this season. The 27-year-old has struggled to find consistency at the plate this season and should likely be on your bench for now.

Andrew Abbott allowed one earned run on four hits with seven strikeouts over six innings Tuesday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: Abbott now carries a 2.10 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP across 30 innings with 38 strikeouts. He’s posted back-to-back quality starts and continues to dominate with both his fastball command and swing-and-miss secondary offerings. For fantasy managers, he’s locked into mid-rotation value with top-25 SP upside when locked in.

The Cincinnati Reds added Connor Joe to the active roster on Saturday. (Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Joe, acquired by the Reds less than 24 hours ago, will now get a shot in the big leagues with Jake Fraley (calf) landing on the IL. Joe is expected to fill a utility role, offering versatility in the infield and outfield.

The Cincinnati Reds placed Jake Fraley on the 10-day IL on Saturday with left calf tenderness, retroactive to May 7. (Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fraley has been out of the lineup since Monday and will remain sidelined until at least next Saturday while he recovers from a calf injury. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled Connor Joe from Triple-A to add depth across the outfield and infield. Rece Hinds should continue to see the bulk of the action in right field during Fraley's absence.

Santiago Espinal went 1-for-3 with a walk and one stolen base in the loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact: After today's game, Espinal holds a .316 batting average with 31 hits and 9 RBI across 31 games this season. Espinal's production has been a pleasant surprise from the bottom of the Cincy lineup.

The Cincinnati Reds transferred Tyler Callihan from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL on Friday. (Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Callihan underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a fractured left forearm and will be shut down for 6–8 weeks. He’s expected to return sometime in the second half of the season. In a corresponding move, Connor Joe, acquired in a trade with the Padres, was added to the 40-man roster.