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New York Times
24-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Reds interested in bringing back fan favorite Eugenio Suárez
The Cincinnati Reds' deadline search for a big bat could find the team reuniting with Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, who played for the Reds from 2015 to 2021. According to major-league sources, there is mutual interest between the Reds and Diamondbacks in a deal that would bring Suárez back to Cincinnati. He entered Wednesday with a National League-best 36 home runs and leads baseball with 86 RBIs. Advertisement While the Reds' primary need is a right-handed hitting outfield bat, the team has experimented with moving third baseman Noelvi Marte to the outfield. Marte made his outfield debut Sunday in New York against the Yankees, and the 23-year-old former shortstop also played an inning in right field Tuesday during the Reds' loss to the Washington Nationals. The Diamondbacks need controllable, young pitching. The Reds are unlikely to part with Chase Burns, who struck out 10 in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals, or Rhett Lowder, who is currently injured. But the team does have right-hander Chase Petty, a promising talent, even if he's having a down season. Petty, 22, has made two starts and three appearances for the Reds this season, allowing 14 runs (13 earned) in six innings. He was battered for nine of those runs in his debut against the St. Louis Cardinals in April, but Cardinals hitters still came away praising the stuff they saw from the former first-rounder. Petty is 2-7 with a 4.14 ERA at Triple-A Louisville this season, with 68 strikeouts and 31 walks in 67 1/3 innings. Petty was scheduled to start for the Bats on Wednesday, but was scratched due to illness. He is expected to start this weekend. According to sources, the Diamondbacks are at least interested in kicking the tires on Petty. The Reds acquired Petty after the 2022 lockout as the team shed payroll, sending starter Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Petty, the 26th pick in the 2021 draft. Petty was known primarily for throwing 100 mph while in high school in New Jersey. Coincidentally, the day after trading for Petty, the Reds sent Suárez to Seattle along with outfielder Jesse Winker for four players: lefty Brandon Williamson, right-hander Justin Dunn, outfielder Jake Fraley and a player to be named. The Mariners sent right-hander Connor Phillips to the Reds later that month to complete the trade. Advertisement The Reds also have a surplus of young middle infielders at the lower levels, such as Sammy Stafura, Tyson Lewis and newly drafted Steele Hall. Another shortstop, switch-hitting Edwin Arroyo, is in Double A, and could draw interest. With De La Cruz at shortstop and under team control through the 2029 season, the team could deal from its surplus of young shortstops. While third baseman Sal Stewart is someone the team would be loath to trade, his fellow 2022 first-rounder, infielder Cam Cameron, could be added to any package the Reds could make. Another pitching name that could entice potential trade partners is Adam Serwinowski, a 6-foot-5 left-hander who was drafted out of high school in 2022 and has seen his velocity improve each year in professional baseball. The Reds are familiar with Suárez, who is in the final year of the deal he signed with the team in 2018. Former Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams signed Suárez to a seven-year deal worth $66 million and a $15 million team option during spring training in 2018. Seattle traded Suárez to the Diamondbacks following the 2023 season, and Arizona picked up his option after he hit 30 home runs and drove in 101 runs last season. Suárez, 34, would give the Reds a power bat in the middle of their lineup to complement switch-hitting shortstop Elly De La Cruz. Suárez is having perhaps the best season of his career. He put up at least 3.5 bWAR from 2017 to 2019 with the Reds, hitting 49 home runs with the team in 2019, setting a single-season record for home runs hit by a Venezuelan player. Of Suárez's 36 home runs this season, two were at Great American Ball Park. Suárez hit his 100th and 101st career homers at GABP during the Diamondbacks' visit to Cincinnati in early June. Suárez noted that the Reds are still his oldest daughter's favorite team and that he still holds the city of Cincinnati close to his heart. Suárez received cheers from the Reds' crowd during his visit, and he is well-respected inside the Reds' organization. (Top photo of Eugenio Suárez: Norm Hall / Getty Images)
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wade Miley's future as uncertain as Cincinnati Reds' rotation depth after flexor injury
ST. LOUIS – Whether veteran pitcher Wade Miley is done for the season – or his career – the left-hander's latest setback with his surgically repaired elbow has left the Cincinnati Reds staring at their biggest pitching-depth deficit of the year at a critical time on the schedule. Miley landed on the 15-day injured list Friday just three appearances back from Tommy John surgery after an MRI Thursday revealed a 'little tear' in the flexor tendon near the surgically repaired ligament. Wade Miley during his last start, in Detroit, where he gave up two earned runs in five innings of a Reds victory. He's the second Reds pitcher in four days to go on the IL, joining reliever Graham Ashcraft (groin). Opening Day starter Hunter Greene also is on the 15-day IL with a groin injury that's expected to keep him out until next month, and the Reds have three more starters on the 60-day IL (Carson Spiers, Brandon Williamson and Julian Aguiar). Advertisement Reds Tony Perez Big Red Machine 'I cried.' How Tony Perez defined rise and fall of Big Red Machine Reds Cardinals series Brady Singer Cincinnati Reds look to continue upswing against St. Louis Cardinals. In the short term, the Reds pulled right-hander Chase Petty from a scheduled start Thursday for Triple-A Louisville, and he joined the club in St. Louis (on the taxi squad) Friday ahead of a likely start in Miley's place Saturday – pending how the bullpen looks after Friday night's game. Manager Terry Francona said no decisions have been made how to fill the Miley void after Saturday. Chase Petty has joined the Reds on the taxi squad and would appear to be one of the options to start in place of Wade Miley on Saturday. And, yes, top prospect Chase Burns, who has been lights out at three minor-league levels this season, has been part of the wide-ranging discussions. Advertisement 'There's a lot to think about when that decision's being made, not just winning one game,' Francona said. 'He's done a great job. There's no denying that at all.' The Miley news came as a surprise to Miley, who felt more soreness than usual in the days after Sunday's start in Detroit but planned to power through on Saturday until the MRI revealed what the club is calling a 'strain.' 'I decided to get it looked at just for a little peace of mind, thinking I was going to be fine,' said Miley, who was just three appearances back from Tommy John surgery, including a pair of five-inning starts. 'And there's a little tear in there. 'This one sucks, no doubt. I felt like I was getting really close to where I wanted to be.' Advertisement Miley, 38, said he was told the ligament remains sound, and it's possible he might be able to return to the mound this season. But it's not a short-term process, and he talked about the heavy mental lift of another lengthy rehab process after more than a year working back from the elbow surgery. He said he planned to take some downtime before 'jumping to any decisions right away' but didn't rule out retirement depending on follow-up consultations with the medical staff. 'There's always that thought,' he said. 'I've been able to play this game as long as I have. 'I do love the game. I still love to compete,' he added. 'I love that moment. … Either way it's a win-win. If I come back it's a win. And if this is it, I can't ask for anything more than what I was able to be a part of in this game.' Advertisement For now he'll spend time with his 8-year-old and 16-month-old sons and listen to doctors during the shut-down period required regardless, he said. 'I think he's got a lot of emotions going right now,' Francona said. 'We told him we will support whatever he wants to do, or doesn't want to do.' For bullpen insurance Friday, the Reds recalled hard-throwing Connor Phillips, who has pitched well lately at Triple-A Louisville after struggling in the minors since a five-start big-league debut in 2023. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Wade Miley mulls future, Cincinnati Reds weigh options after injury
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cincinnati Reds cool off in St. Louis heat, lose opener to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS – It was so hot in St. Louis on Friday night that the Cincinnati Reds' bullpen melted. Wait'll it gets even hotter this weekend – over 95 degrees – when the Reds try to patch over the hole in the starting rotation left by Wade Miley's elbow injury. Advertisement After three relievers and an infield error turned a close game into a 6-1 Reds loss to the Cardinals on Friday, June 20, the Reds plan to start left-hander Brent Suter on a bullpen day to cover Miley's vacated spot Saturday. Rookie Chase Petty was with the club on the taxi squad Friday, and manager Terry Francona said before the game that Petty would be activated Saturday, possibly for the start or bulk innings. After the loss Francona said his taxed bullpen was "OK" entering Saturday and was firmly mum on plans for Petty. Reds pitching injuries Wade Miley Wade Miley's future as uncertain as Cincinnati Reds' rotation depth after flexor injury Advertisement Reds Tony Perez Big Red Machine 'I cried.' How Tony Perez defined rise and fall of Big Red Machine Until then they'll try to cool their heels after a 10-batter, 86-degree, five-run Cardinals seventh inning against three Reds relievers buried the Reds in the opener of a three-game division series – their second straight loss after winning nine of 11. Scott Barlow, Taylor Rogers and Tony Santillan combined to walk three, hit a batter and give up two hits – although to be fair to Santillan, he got a two-out grounder from the first batter he faced, and third baseman Gavin Lux threw it away as two runs scored. Lars Nootbar followed with a run-scoring single. "Good teams that feel good about themselves, you give them extra opportunities and extra chances, it's rare where it doesn't hurt you," Francona said. Brady Singer allowed only one run in six innings in the Reds' 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, June 20. Singer allowed only four hits and struck out seven while walking one. He left with the Reds trailing 1-0. On the day Miley took the Reds' last semblance of experienced rotation depth to the bullpen, Reds veteran Brady Singer pitched his third quality start in his last four outings, retiring the final nine batters he faced and allowing just one run over six innings. Advertisement Three times in the game he stranded guys after they hit doubles, including Lars Nootbar, who doubled leading off the fourth and was stranded at third. The only run Singer allowed was the result of a leadoff hit batter in the third. After a fielder's choice and a Masyn Winn double, Alec Burleson drove in the run with a sacrifice fly. "Boy, did he battle," Francona said. "Six innings, and there was some traffic, and he gave up one. A lot of nights we're talking about, 'Hey, that was a great job and way to go.' " Matt McLain, here making a play in the first inning against the Cardinals June 20, went 1-for-2 with a walk and a single to extend his hitting streak to eight games. Cardinals starter Andre Pallante, the loser when the Reds beat the Cards at home in his last start against them April 28, pitched into the seventh, departing only after allowing a leadoff single to Elly De La Cruz – just the second Reds hit of the game. Advertisement The first one came with two out in the third on an opposite-field single by long-slumping, recently warming Matt McLain. He also walked in the eighth and has an eight-game hitting streak. The Reds, who caught the Cardinals in the standings last weekend, fell two games behind them with Friday's loss, their third in five games this season against St. Louis. The Reds are 10-14 in the division so far with a winning record against only last-place Pittsburgh (4-2). This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds cool off in St. Louis heat, lose opener to Cardinals
New York Times
20-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Reds place LHP Wade Miley on IL with flexor strain, call up Connor Phillips
The Reds placed left-hander Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor sprain and recalled right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. The team also added right-hander Chase Petty to the taxi squad. Miley was scheduled to start Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. That spot will likely go to Petty, who has two starts this season, including his big-league debut on April 30 against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. He allowed nine runs on seven hits with two walks in 2 1/3 innings in that game, the second of a doubleheader. Advertisement Petty allowed four runs over three-plus innings in a start in Houston on May 11. At Triple-A, he's 1-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 10 starts. He last pitched Monday, throwing 4 1/3 scoreless against the Iowa Cubs. Miley, 38, has made two starts for the Reds since his return from Tommy John surgery last May. In starts against the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers, he combined to allow five earned runs in 10 innings. The Reds signed Miley to a big-league deal days after he opted out of his minor-league deal with the team. He entered the rotation in the place of Hunter Greene, who was put on the IL that same day. Greene received a second opinion on his right groin strain and also received an epidural for his sore back. Last week, he went to Arizona to continue his rehab and treatment at the Reds' spring training complex in Goodyear. The Reds have not announced a timetable for his return. Phillips, 24, was 1-1 with a 6.97 ERA in five starts for the Reds in 2023. The right-hander was moved to the bullpen this season. He is 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA in 14 appearances at Triple-A. Also on Friday, third baseman Noelvi Marte was placed on a rehab assignment in Arizona with the ACL Reds. Marte has been on the IL with a left oblique strain since early May.
Washington Post
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Francona opts for opener against Guardians. Brent Suter will start for Reds
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds will go with an opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Left-hander Brent Suter will start the game followed by Chase Petty, the originally scheduled starter. 'Suter has some rest,' manager Terry Francona said. 'He's the natural guy for that. If he gets rolling, he could actually pitch a couple (innings). We're trying to balance winning and helping Petty.'
