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The Reds and Brent Suter have agreed to a one-year deal with a 2026 team option. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Suter turned in a solid season for the Reds in 2024. The 35-year-old left hander posted a 3.15 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in 47 appearances last season.

Category: Transactions


Nick Martinez has declined his 2025 player option with the Reds. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The 34-year-old will now hit the free agent market. Martinez posted a 3.10 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP in 42 games last season.

Category: Transactions


Jakob Junis has declined his player option for 2025. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Junis will now hit the free agent market. The 32-year-old had a strong season, posting a 2.69 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP in 24 games with the Reds and Brewers in 2024.

Category: Transactions


The Reds have declined their option on Luke Maile's contract. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Maile will now be a free agent and will look to join another team for the 2025 season. The 33-year-old posted a .178 average, with two home runs, and eight RBI in 135 at-bats last season.

Category: Transactions


Ty France has elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on X)

Fantasy Impact: France decided to head to the open market as opposed to accepting the assignment to Triple-A. He hit .234 with a .670 OPS between the Mariners and Reds last season.

Category: Transactions


Amed Rosario has been designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds. (Source: Robert Murray on X)

Fantasy Impact: Rosario played in 22 games with the Reds at the end of last season, hitting .158 with a .397 OPS. He'll be on the hunt for a new team in 2025 after hitting .280 with a .686 OPS in 2024 as a whole.

Category: Transactions


Julian Aguiar will miss all of the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. (Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Aguiar landed on the injured list back in September with a shoulder strain. It turned out to be worse than that. He will look to make a full recovery for the 2026 season.

Category: Injury Updates


Santiago Espinal is out of the starting lineup for the Reds Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Espinal will head to the bench for the season finale. Noelvi Marte will start at third base and bat eighth against the Cubs.


TJ Friedl went 1-for-3 in the Reds' 3-0 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Despite managing to secure a hit, Friedl's performance did little to spark any offense for Cincinnati in a game where runs were sorely needed. This season, Friedl's batting average sits at a .226, and while he has shown some power with 13 homers, his overall production has been underwhelming. His .304 wOBA and .226 BABIP suggest that he's not been particularly unlucky, just not overly effective. Fantasy managers should view Friedl as a fringe option.

Category: Game Recaps


Rhett Lowder delivered a strong performance, allowing zero earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his commendable effort, Lowder was left without a decision, a recurring theme that might frustrate fantasy managers given his solid 1.17 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through six starts. His low strikeout rate (6.5 K/9) continues to be a concern for those needing whiffs, but his ability to suppress runs makes him a viable option in deeper leagues or as a streaming candidate in favorable matchups. However, his lack of run support and win potential on the Reds could limit his overall fantasy impact.

Category: Game Recaps


Spencer Steer went 1-for-4 in the Reds' 1-0 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Despite managing a single hit, Steer failed to make a significant impact, contributing no RBIs or runs. This performance is somewhat reflective of his season, batting just .228, though he has shown some power and speed with 20 homers and 25 stolen bases. His ability to contribute in multiple categories keeps him relevant in fantasy leagues, but his high strikeout rate and low batting average are concerning. Owners should temper expectations, as his inconsistency at the plate could be a liability.

Category: Game Recaps


Elly De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a double in the Reds' 1-0 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this subdued performance, De La Cruz's season remains impressive, particularly for a player in his early career stages. His ability to rack up extra-base hits is evident with 36 doubles and 25 homers on the year. However, his high strikeout rate continues to be a concern, potentially capping his batting average potential. Fantasy managers should value his speed and power combination but be wary of the batting average and strikeout liability. His performance in high-pressure games down the stretch will be crucial for those in playoff contention in fantasy leagues.

Category: Game Recaps


Will Benson is in the starting lineup for the Reds Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Benson will start in left field and bat ninth against the Cubs. He is hitting .188, with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, and 16 stolen bases this season.


Blake Dunn is out of the starting lineup for the Reds Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Dunn will head to the bench for the series opener with the Cubs. Will Benson will start in left field and bat ninth.


Noelvi Marte is out of the starting lineup for the Reds Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Marte will head to the bench for the series opener with the Cubs. Santiago Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth.


Jonathan India is in the starting lineup for Reds Friday.

Fantasy Impact: India will start at second base and leadoff against the Cubs. He is hitting .246, with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, and 13 stolen bases this season.


The Reds have activated Ian Gibaut (forearm) from the 60-day IL. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gibaut will join the team for the first time this season after working his way back from forearm surgery. He will likely fill a middle relief role over the last week of the season.

Category: Injury Updates, Transactions


Carson Spiers starting Tuesday

Tue, Sep 24th 3:54pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia

The Reds have announced Carson Spiers will start Tuesday's game. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Spiers will take the turn in the rotation after Julian Aguiar was placed on the IL with a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old has a 5.40 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP in 21 games this season.


David Bell fired by Reds

Mon, Sep 23rd 2:35am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Reds fired manager David Bell. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bell went 409-456 across his tenure as the manager for the Reds including a 76-81 record this season. He had two years remaining on his current contract.

Category: Transactions


The Reds activated Hunter Greene from the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact: Greene allowed one run across three innings in his return to the mound on Sunday. He should make at least one more start next week.

Category: Injury Updates