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#3 BP
Scott Barlow: Potential closer candidate
Mar 23rd
Barlow, who has pitched to a 4.50 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 7:0 K:BB over eight innings this spring, could be an option to close games after Alexis Diaz (hamstring) was ruled out for the start of the 2025 season. "I don't think it's necessary that we name a closer," manager Terry Francona told Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer on Sunday.
#2 CL
Alexis Diaz: Out with hamstring injury
Mar 23rd
Diaz was diagnosed with hamstring inflammation Sunday and will begin the season on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
#2 BP
Graham Ashcraft: Could close games
Mar 23rd
Ashcraft could be used as the closer if Alexis Diaz does not win the role coming out of spring training, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "I think we still have some work to do," Reds manager Terry Francona said. "We want to make sure [Diaz's] got his legs under him, with his delivery and everything. We know what he can do. We just want to make sure he's ready to do it."
#8 BP
Carson Spiers: Throws final Cactus League outing
Mar 23rd
Spiers allowed one run on four hits while striking out one over four relief innings in Saturday's spring start against San Diego.
#5 P
Andrew Abbott: Throws four scoreless innings
Mar 23rd
Abbott (shoulder) allowed one hit and struck out three over four scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against the Padres.
#1 C
Tyler Stephenson: Showing improvement
Mar 23rd
Stephenson (oblique) showed improvement after being examined by a team doctor Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
#1 1B
Spencer Steer: Opening season on IL
Mar 22nd
The Reds will place Steer (shoulder) on the injured list to start the regular season, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
#1 DH
Gavin Lux: Swats first spring homer
Mar 21st
Lux started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against Seattle.
#1 P
Hunter Greene: Finishes up Cactus League
Mar 21st
Greene allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings in Friday's spring start against the Mariners.
#1 SS
Elly De La Cruz: Swats fourth spring homer
Mar 21st
De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's spring game against the Royals.
#2 C
Jose Trevino: Signs contract extension
Mar 20th
Trevino signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Reds on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
#2 CF
Blake Dunn: Competing for final roster spot
Mar 19th
Dunn is projected to the be the Reds' fifth outfielder in the latest roster projection compiled by C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.
#4 BP
Taylor Rogers: Looms as closer alternative
Mar 17th
Rogers has allowed just one run with a 10:4 K:BB over seven innings during his first seven Cactus League outings this spring.
#3 P
Brady Singer: Up to 78 pitches
Mar 17th
Singer allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings in Sunday's spring start against the Mariners.
#3 C
Austin Wynns: Roster chance improves
Mar 15th
Wynns' chances of making the roster improved this week after injuries to Tyler Stephenson (oblique) and Jose Trevino (hand), Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
#3 1B
Jeimer Candelario: May platoon at third base
Mar 14th
Cincinnati manager Terry Francona suggested Thursday that Candelario and Gavin Lux could be part of a platoon at third base, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
#2 P
Nick Lodolo: Works four scoreless
Mar 14th
Lodolo allowed three hits and one walk while striking out six over four scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Athletics.
#6 P
Rhett Lowder: Still throwing off flat ground
Mar 13th
Lowder (elbow) has been throwing off flat ground the last few weeks since being cleared by the medical staff, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
#14 PROS
Connor Phillips: Heading to Triple-A
Mar 10th
The Reds optioned Phillips to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
#1 3B
Noelvi Marte: Opening season in minors
Mar 10th
The Reds optioned Marte to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
#1 PROS
Cam Collier: Requires thumb surgery
Mar 9th
Reds manager Terry Francona announced that Collier is scheduled to have surgery Thursday on his injured left thumb, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Collier is expected to resume hitting in 4-to-6 weeks.
#12 PROS
Luis Mey: Sent to Triple-A
Mar 9th
The Reds optioned Mey to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
#2 1B
Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Pops two-run homer Saturday
Mar 9th
Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
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Padres News
#3 1B
Yuli Gurriel: Set to make roster
Mar 23rd
The Padres informed Gurriel on Sunday that he's made the Opening Day roster, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
#1 3B
Manny Machado: Belts second spring homer
Mar 22nd
Machado went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a Cactus League win against the Reds on Saturday.
#1 P
Dylan Cease: Shines again in final spring outing
Mar 22nd
Cease pitched 5.2 scoreless innings in a Cactus League game against Cincinnati on Saturday, allowing two hits and striking out nine batters without issuing any walks.
#2 PROS
Tirso Ornelas: Ticketed for minors
Mar 22nd
Ornelas was optioned to minor-league camp Saturday.
#3 SS
Mason McCoy: Makes Opening Day roster
Mar 22nd
The Padres selected McCoy's contract Saturday.
#8 BP
Sean Reynolds: Sheds walking boot
Mar 22nd
Reynolds (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot and and is scheduled to ramp up his throwing in early April, per MLB.com.
#11 BP
Jhony Brito: Dealing with elbow soreness
Mar 22nd
Brito has "backed off throwing" recently due to a sore right elbow, MLB.com reports.
#3 2B
Tyler Wade: Swats spring homer
Mar 22nd
Wade went 2-for-3 with a home run, three total RBI and a walk in Friday's Cactus League victory against the Cubs.
#5 P
Randy Vasquez: Looks good in rotation audition
Mar 22nd
Vasquez pitched four innings against the Cubs in a Cactus League contest Friday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks while striking out four batters.
#2 P
Michael King: Superb in final spring warmup
Mar 22nd
King tossed five scoreless innings in a Cactus League start against the Cubs on Friday, allowing one hit and striking out four batters.
#6 P
Matt Waldron: Not yet throwing
Mar 21st
Waldron has yet to resume throwing since straining his left oblique March 14, MLB.com reports.
#3 P
Yu Darvish: Beginning season on IL
Mar 21st
Manager Mike Shildt said Friday that Darvish (elbow) will miss the start of the regular season and has no official timeline for his return, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
#7 P
Joe Musgrove: Officially placed on IL
Mar 20th
The Padres placed Musgrove (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
#1 DH
Gavin Sheets: Wins roster spot
Mar 20th
The Padres selected Sheets' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
#1 BP
Jason Adam: Uneven results so far this spring
Mar 16th
Through six Cactus League appearances, Adam has allowed five runs on four hits over five innings while posting a 4:1 K:BB.
#2 BP
Jeremiah Estrada: Sailing through smooth spring
Mar 16th
Estrada has pitched 4.2 innings during the Cactus League slate, allowing one run on two hits while posting a 6:1 K:BB.
#1 LF
Jason Heyward: Getting competition in LF
Mar 16th
Heyward has gone just 3-for-24 with no home runs and six strikeouts through 12 games this spring.
#4 1B
Connor Joe: Hitting well in spring competition
Mar 16th
Joe is slashing .333/.500/.519 with five doubles, no homers, four RBI and a 7:5 K:BB over 36 plate appearances this spring.
#1 1B
Luis Arraez: Collects three hits in spring game
Mar 15th
Arraez went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a stolen base in Friday's Cactus League win over Texas.
#1 2B
Jake Cronenworth: Not expected to play first base
Mar 14th
Padres manager Mike Shildt said Tuesday that Cronenworth playing first base this season is not currently "on the radar," Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.
#2 CF
Brandon Lockridge: Running wild this spring
Mar 13th
Lockridge went 1-for-2 with a run, a stolen base and a caught stealing Thursday in a Cactus League loss to Kansas City.
#2 C
Elias Diaz: May be atop catcher depth chart
Mar 12th
Diaz "seems to have moderately separated himself" in the competition to be the Padres' No. 1 catcher, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
#1 CL
Robert Suarez: Rough spring continues
Mar 12th
Suarez allowed four runs on five hits and one walk over one-third of an inning in a Cactus League contest against Colorado on Wednesday.
#1 RF
Fernando Tatis: Belts first homer of spring
Mar 10th
Tatis went 1-for-2 with a solo home run against Cincinnati in a Cactus League loss Monday.
#4 P
Nick Pivetta: Sharp again in second spring start
Mar 10th
Pivetta tossed three scoreless innings in a Cactus League game against San Francisco on Sunday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out three batters.
#10 BP
Ryan Bergert: Bound for minor-league camp
Mar 9th
The Padres optioned Bergert to minor-league camp Sunday.
#6 BP
Bryan Hoeing: Unlikely to be ready for Opening Day
Mar 8th
Padres manager Mike Shildt said Saturday that he doesn't expect Hoeing (shoulder) to be part of the Opening Day roster, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.