• Exits after HBP to hand
    Rojas was removed from Friday's game in San Francisco after taking a pitch off his left hand, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Sean Hjelle struck him with a 94.7 mph fastball in the top of the seventh inning, following some jawing between the two teams in the bottom of the sixth. Rojas finished the night 0-for-2 with the HBP and is likely headed for scans on his hand. Amed Rosario took over at shortstop for Los Angeles in the bottom of the seventh. Rotowire.com Today, 2:05 pm
    DTD
    Top 8, 6-2 @SF
  • Coughs up three runs
    Hendricks allowed three runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings in Friday's loss to Milwaukee. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

    Advice: Hendricks turned in four shutout frames before stumbling in the fifth inning. He threw just 41 of 73 pitches for strikes and failed to complete at least five innings for the first time since Aug. 4. Hendricks registered a 4.39 ERA in five September starts and finished the 2023 season with a 3.74 ERA and a 93:27 K:BB through 137 frames. Rotowire.com Today, 2:00 pm
  • Turns in scoreless outing
    Rea allowed two hits over five scoreless frames during Friday's win over the Cubs. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

    Advice: Rea rolled through his shutout performance Friday, tossing 50 of 67 pitches for strikes. He allowed just one runner to reach scoring position and never faced much of a threat. It was his longest appearance since July 30. Rea posted a 2.22 ERA over his final 24.1 frames, dropping his season ERA to 4.55 alongside a 110:38 K:BB across 124.2 total innings. Rotowire.com Today, 1:51 pm
    W, 4-3 vs CHC
  • Getting start after save
    Pagan will start Saturday's game in Colorado after earning a save in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Pagan needed just nine pitches in an easy bottom of the ninth inning Friday to earn his first save of the season and will now turn right back around make his first career start. The 32-year-old right-hander will probably only be asked to cover the first inning Saturday for the AL Central-champion Twins. Rotowire.com Today, 1:43 pm
  • Goes deep in win
    Martini went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over St. Louis.

    Advice: Martini kicked off the Reds' 19-run outburst with a three-run shot in the first inning. It was his fifth homer of the year and first since Sept. 5. Martini owns a .242/.315/.545 slash line with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI through 27 games. Rotowire.com Today, 1:37 pm
  • Knocks 13th homer
    Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Cardinals.

    Advice: Encarnacion-Strand launched a three-run homer as part of the Reds' seven-run fourth inning. It was one of the team's six home runs in the contest. The rookie slugger has gone deep 13 times, including seven times over his last 10 games. Encarnacion-Strand is now slashing .274/.328/.488 with 37 RBI and 20 extra-base hits through 232 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 1:32 pm
  • Improves to 5-5
    Williamson (5-5) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings Friday, striking out two and earning a win over St. Louis.

    Advice: Williamson cruised to an easy win with 14 runs of support before he left the contest. It was his longest outing since Aug. 29 and first win since Aug. 7. The 25-year-old lefty will end his rookie campaign with a 4.46 ERA and a 98:39 K:BB through 117 frames. Williamson registered a 5.55 ERA over his final five starts. Rotowire.com Today, 1:24 pm
  • Secures three-inning save
    Spiers gave up one hit and struck out one batter over three frames Friday. He picked up a save over the Cardinals.

    Advice: Spiers was promoted from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and earned his first career save. He gave up at least three runs in his first three career MLB appearances but was able to drop his ERA to 6.92 with Friday's performance. The 25-year-old posted a 3.60 ERA through 85 minor-league innings this season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:17 pm
  • Crushed in short outing
    Woodford (2-3) yielded seven runs on six hits and a walk over 1.2 innings and took a loss against the Reds on Friday.

    Advice: Woodford gave up three home runs and was chased from the game in the second inning. He returned from the injured list earlier this month and allowed just one run over 6.1 frames in two appearances before Friday's misstep. Woodford finishes the 2023 season with an unsightly 6.23 ERA and 29:22 K:BB through 47.2 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 1:11 pm
    L, 2-19 vs CIN