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  • Reds option Bubba Thompson to Double-A
    Reds optioned OF Bubba Thompson to Double-A Chattanooga.

    Advice: Thompson struggled while with Cincinnati this season slashing just .111/.111/.167 with only two hits across his 18 plate appearances. He’ll head down to the Double-A level for the first time since 2021 to try and get going offensively. Rotoworld 12 minutes ago
     
  • Reds option Nick Martini to Triple-A
    Reds optioned INF/OF Nick Martini to Triple-A Louisville.

    Advice: Martini had a strong spring training and with the injuries to Matt McLain and TJ Friedl, he was able to land a spot as a reserve outfielder to start the 2024 season. However, with the return of Friedl, Martini will head down to the minors after making 86 plate appearances with the Reds this season with three homers and 15 RBI. Rotoworld 12 minutes ago
     
  • Reds activate TJ Friedl (wrist) from 10-day IL
    Reds activated OF TJ Friedl (wrist) from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: Fantasy managers that held onto Friedl, today is the day. The 28-year-old, who had a breakout season in 2023 with 18 homers and 66 RBI while slashing .279/.352/.467, returns to the Reds’ lineup after being on the injured list since the start of the season. He’ll be a major plus to the Reds offense and fantasy managers who have him rostered, but expectations may want to be simmered for at least the first few days as he gets back to major league speed. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
     
  • Sent packing to minors
    The Reds optioned Thompson to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

    Advice: Thompson has been on the Reds' roster since Opening Day but has hardly played, accumulating just 18 plate appearances. He should receive more reps at Louisville. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Reds optioned Martini to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

    Advice: Martini was the Reds' Opening Day designated hitter and hit two home runs that day, but he slashed only .160/.185/.240 in 28 games after that. The 33-year-old had seen his playing time dwindle and it was going to further evaporate with TJ Friedl off the injured list. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Officially activated
    Friedl (wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.

    Advice: Friedl has been cleared for big-league action after missing the first month and change of the 2024 campaign with a fractured right wrist. His reinstatement aligns with the start of a three-game homestand against the Diamondbacks, where he'll likely replace Stuart Fairchild as the Reds' primary center fielder versus right-handed pitching. In four rehab starts at Triple-A Louisville, Friedl went 4-for-16 (.250) with three doubles, three runs scored and a pair of RBI. Rotowire.com 36 minutes ago
     
  • Resumes hitting
    Diaz (calf) has resumed taking batting practice but is not yet running the bases, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The veteran began a light running program in mid-April, but as this latest report indicates, he hasn't progressed to carrying it out fully just yet. The fact Diaz is back to swinging a bat is certainly a positive, however, but he appears to be at least a month away from his season debut given the expected length of the rehab assignment he'll require. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
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  • Slight setback in recovery
    Andujar has been experiencing some lateral soreness in his surgically repaired right knee after recently beginning to take batting practice, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Manager Mark Kotsay labeled the development a "slight setback" that will slow Andujar's progress briefly. The veteran will eventually need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment, so this latest interruption in his recovery could push his potential return into the latter portion of May. Rotowire.com Today, 10:35 am
    Miguel AndujarOAK - OF
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  • Taking seat Tuesday
    Nevin is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

    Advice: Nevin started the previous 14 games and posted an .858 OPS during that stretch, though he's now in the midst of an 0-for-14 slump. Brett Harris is starting at third base Tuesday for the fifth straight game, which has resulted in Nevin seeing more action in right field. Rotowire.com Today, 10:29 am
    Tyler NevinOAK - 1B,3B,OF
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