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2 hours ago
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Reds Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Astros Series
Reds Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Astros Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday and designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment in the corresponding move. Encarnacion-Strand had been sidelined since April 17 due to lower back inflammation. After a lengthy rehab assignment, he's been cleared to return to the Reds' active roster. Advertisement Before the injury, the 25-year-old slashed .158/.183/.198 with two home runs in 57 at-bats. However, he showed encouraging signs at the plate during his rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville, going 12-for-37 (.324) with two home runs over 10 games. Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images© Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Wynns, 34, had been part of a three-catcher setup since Tyler Stephenson returned from the injured list on May 2. The Reds kept Wynns on the roster longer than expected, reportedly out of concern he might be claimed off waivers if exposed. In 18 games with Cincinnati, Wynns hit .400 with a 1.142 OPS, three home runs, and 11 RBIs, but saw limited playing time following Stephenson's return. Advertisement With Encarnacion-Strand back in the fold, the Reds open a weekend seires against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball P This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 hours ago
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Reds activate Christian Encarnacion-Strand from IL. What it means for the roster
Christian Encarnacion-Strand is back up with the Cincinnati Reds and in the starting lineup. In order to make room for "CES," the Reds seem likely to lose out on having catcher Austin Wynns' services. Encarnacion-Strand was activated Friday off the injured list, the Reds announced Friday. Encarnacion-Strand had been on the IL since April 17 (back inflammation). "CES" batted .324 with a 1.095 OPS in his 10-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. His hot hitting at that level included two home runs, five doubles and seven RBIs. Advertisement Reds Elly De La Cruz Diamondbacks Reds' Elly De La Cruz is returning from mourning his sister's death. Here's what we know Reds Diamondbacks Friday how to watch What channel are the Reds on? How to watch Reds vs. Diamondbacks on Friday night Reds trade W&W: Cincinnati Reds going nowhere fast, need to trade players even faster "We'll see. He was swinging the bat very well on his rehab while he was in Triple-A," Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday. "If he's able to stay in the strike zone, he's got kinda silly power to all fields. That would be welcome. It maybe allows us to start moving (Spencer) Steer around because when he's healthy enough to do it, maybe it gives us a few more options." Christian Encarnacion-Strand batted .324 with a 1.095 OPS in his 10-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. His hit two home runs with five doubles and seven RBIs. Following his own early-season injury troubles, Steer has been stuck at first base. Advertisement The corresponding roster move with bringing Encarnacion-Strand back was designating Wynns for assignment. In the absence of the since-recalled Tyler Stephenson (oblique strain), Wynns served as the backup catcher to Jose Trevino, who was the projected backup ahead of spring training. Wynns more than held his own behind the plate and with a bat in his hand − so much so that the Reds opted to carry three catchers on their roster when Stephenson returned from injury. In 18 games this season, Wynns hit .400 with 16 hits and 11 RBI. But he was squeezed in terms of playing time with three catchers on the roster. In May, Wynns was used mostly as a late-inning catcher or pinch hitter, and had just seven at-bats during the month. Austin Wynns, whose playing time was limited after Tyler Stephenson returned from the injured list, was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Other clubs now have the opportunity to add Wynns, and the Reds will understand if that happens. In some ways, Francona seems to be rooting for the individual because of his professionalism, and because it seems obvious Wynns has more to offer than he can with Cincinnati at the moment. Advertisement "You know what, he deserves it and I would love to keep him in the organization and we told him that," Francona said, "I'm not even comfortable saying 'fingers crossed' because the guy deserves to be in the major leagues. He handled a really (crappy) thing really well. He is (a pro). He was and is and will be." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reds activate Christian Encarnacion-Strand from IL. What it means for roster
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5 days ago
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate's Latest Collection is Luxury Winemaking at its Finest
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 2 June 2025 |Last Updated: 29 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. When a winery has roots going back over 160 years, it's hard to comprehend the depth of expertise built over countless decades and generations of winemaking. So, it is with Wynns Coonawarra Estate. This purveyor of luxury drops boasts world-class credentials and is famed for delivering depth of flavour and unwavering quality, meaning each release is marked on the calendars of discerning wine lovers everywhere. Wynns Senior Winemaker Sue Hodder | Image: Wynns Under the leadership of senior winemaker Sue Hodder and winemaker Sarah Pidgeon—joint winners of 'Winemaker of the Year' at the 2016 Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) Awards for Excellence—Wynns has only seen its already considerable prestige grow over the last decade. Now, these skilled artisans of the Coonawarra region are preparing to launch their finest annual release yet: the Wynns Coonawarra Estate Luxury Collection. On June 4th, this stunning launch is set to establish a new benchmark for wines from South Australia and beyond. The collection of five premium drops will include a pair of releases never seen before, one of which is a limited edition, only serving to raise our anticipation. In fact, the releases already have us daydreaming about that first satisfying twist that opens a fresh bottle, so let's take a closer look at this outstanding collection of Coonawarra's finest from the masters at Wynns. Michael Shiraz 2022 | Image: Wynns Wynns Michael Shiraz 2022 Named after the first son of David Wynn (the Melbourne-based winemaker who purchased the winery with his father in 1951), this is Wynns Coonawarra Estate's best-of-vintage Shiraz, meaning any release is an event. Harnessing fruit from the best vineyard sites in Coonawarra, this wine is only made when fruit of the necessary quality is available, so you can expect demand for this one to be high. Price: AUD$150 Single Vineyard Childs Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | Image: Wynns Wynns Single Vineyard Childs Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Another special offering, this Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a single vineyard selected by Wynns to be bottled separately — a tradition Wynns maintains with each vintage. In 2022, it was decided the Childs Vineyard on V&A Lane was deserving of this honour, with the resulting wine showcasing the vineyard's signature superfine tannins and intricate layers. Planted in 1969, the Childs Cabernet Sauvignon has been a long-time contributor to Wynns outstanding offerings, and this release is further justification of its elevated status. Price: AUD$80 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2024 | Image: Wynns Wynns Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2024 Lovingly produced using fruit from the McKillop Vineyard in Coonawarra's north, this vintage marks the first release of a straight-varietal, limited-edition Cabernet Franc. Thanks to a dry and mild-to-warm picking period with lower yields, the resulting wine boasts incredible brightness, balanced fruit, and intense varietal expression. The wine also features a striking vibrancy that arrives courtesy of a shorter maceration period and maturation in neutral 3000L French oak vats, making it perfect for immediate enjoyment or cellaring over the short to medium term. Price: AUD$80 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 | Image: Wynns Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 First introduced almost 70 years ago, Wynns Black Label Cabernet has a well-earned reputation for striking varietal and regional characteristics as well as its graceful ageing. Produced using only the top quality 20 to 25 per cent of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in Wynns' Terra Rossa vineyards, it has proved itself one of Australia's most collectable wines, setting the standard by which other Australian Cabernet Sauvignons are judged. Price: AUD$45 Black Label Messenger Chardonnay 2024 | Image: Wynns Wynns Black Label Messenger Chardonnay 2024 To round out the collection, we have the inaugural release of Wynns' Black Label Messenger Chardonnay. Selecting fruit from the Messenger Vineyard, located at the southern end of Coonawarra's Terra Rossa strip, this release showcases a wonderful depth of fruit flavour that's delightfully paired with a firm acidity. Thanks to hand-picked grapes, whole-bunch pressing, barrel ageing, and malolactic fermentation, this luxurious white wine is equal parts smooth in texture, complex, and bright. Price: AUD$45 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Gables | Image: Wynns The Wynns Coonawarra Estate Luxury Collection is another incredible offering from one of Australia's most beloved winemakers. It is available from Wednesday, 4th June 2025, via Wynns' online boutique, major retailers nationwide as well as fine wine retailers around Australia. Discover more via the link below.
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21-04-2025
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Wynns leads Reds against the Marlins following 6-hit game
Wynns leads Reds against the Marlins following 6-hit game Cincinnati Reds (11-11, third in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (9-12, third in the NL East) Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (0-0); Marlins: Max Meyer (1-2, 2.63 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -131, Marlins +111; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds play the Miami Marlins after Austin Wynns had six hits on Sunday in a 24-2 win over the Orioles. Miami has gone 6-7 at home and 9-12 overall. The Marlins have an 8-2 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Cincinnati has a 5-5 record in road games and an 11-11 record overall. Reds hitters have a collective .396 slugging percentage to rank sixth in the NL. Monday's game is the first time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Otto Lopez has five doubles, two home runs and nine RBI for the Marlins. Matt Mervis is 6-for-32 with a double, four home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games. Advertisement Gavin Lux has a .319 batting average to lead the Reds, and has five doubles. TJ Friedl is 13-for-41 with six RBI over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 4-6, .285 batting average, 6.27 ERA, outscored by six runs Reds: 6-4, .282 batting average, 3.80 ERA, outscored opponents by 28 runs INJURIES: Marlins: Griffin Conine: 60-Day IL (arm), Derek Hill: 10-Day IL (hand), Nick Fortes: 10-Day IL (oblique), Declan Cronin: 15-Day IL (hip), Ryan Weathers: 15-Day IL (forearm), Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (back), Braxton Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow), Eury Perez: 60-Day IL (elbow) Reds: Carson Spiers: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Christian Encarnacion-Strand: 10-Day IL (back), Sam Moll: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Stephenson: 10-Day IL (oblique), Rhett Lowder: 15-Day IL (forearm), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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02-04-2025
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Carson Spiers impressed in his 2025 debut for the Cincinnati Reds. Here's how
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona didn't need to see Carson Spiers' outing Tuesday against the Texas Rangers to feel secure about the Reds' No. 5 spot in the rotation. Spiers got the start against Texas at Great American Ball Park in the first place because he felt good about Spiers after spring training, and then Spiers rewarded that confidence with a solid first outing in 2025. Advertisement Spiers was the hard-luck losing pitcher on Tuesday, out-dueled by Nathan Eolvaldi, who tossed a complete-game, four-hit shutout as the Rangers blanked the Reds, 1-0, before a crowd of 14,852. Spiers was more than good enough for the win, though. His biggest lapse of the night came early − a solo home run allowed to Wyatt Langford that proved decisive. "He did a really good job. I think the one pitch, the home run, he was trying to go up-and-in and went down-and-in," Francona said afterward. "Even though it was probably a little off the plate, just wasn't the location he was looking for. But, I mean, shoot. He gives us six (innings) and one run, we'll take it." After the Langford home run, Spiers scattered his next five baserunners the rest of the night. Seldom did it feel like Spiers was in trouble, and he exited having thrown an efficient 86 pitches for the contest. Advertisement The only problem was that Eovaldi's 99 pitches and four scattered singles with eight strikeouts and no walks proved marginally better than Spiers' start, plus the contributions of relievers Scott Barlow, Taylor Rogers, and Ian Gibaut (who went 1.1 innings and only allowed a base runner due to an Elly De La Cruz error). "It was a fun little battle between us," Spiers said. "Me and (catcher Austin) Wynns were on the same page from the start, so when the pitcher and catcher are on the same page and flowing through the game, makes it pretty fun." Wynns, who notched one of the four singles off Eovaldi, said Spiers did great overall and bounced back well from the Langford home run. Wynns attributed Spiers recent success − both in spring training and on Tuesday − to a heightened sense of maturity and professionalism around the pitcher. As part of that, Spiers is also leaching knowledge off members of the Reds' formidable group of veteran pitchers. Advertisement "He knows what he wants to do before his start, and then building up to that start day," Wynns said. "I'm proud of the kid, and he's showing it." One turn through the Cincinnati Reds' starting rotation Yeah, there's still 157 games to play in the regular season. Snap reactions to early-season MLB can look foolish within weeks, and sometimes days. The early returns on Cincinnati's starting rotation have been encouraging, though. The second turn through the rotation begins Wednesday when Hunter Greene looks to steer the Reds to a series win over the Rangers at Great American Ball Park in his second start of 2025. Advertisement None of the Reds' starters went fewer than five innings. Collectively, the five pitchers have 27 strikeouts. Greene was an All-Star in 2024, Nick Lodolo said in spring training he was in the best shape of his career, and Nick Martinez had a strong spring. Tuesday made Spiers, who had a 5-7 record in 2024 (22 games, 10 starts), look attractive as the No. 5 starter. Of course, Andrew Abbott will have something to say about the No. 5 spot eventually. Abbott started for Triple-A Louisville in Omaha Tuesday as part of his rehab assignment, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing six hits, two runs, two walks, and striking out four. Advertisement When Abbott comes back to the Reds' big-league roster, Spiers might present the club with a tough decision if he can turn in another start like Tuesday's. That will be a good problem for the team to have, should it arise. "I love the saying 'a rising tide raises all boats,'" Spiers said. "Us five right now, and Andrew's in it too, but us five, we like to kind of compete against each other. When one guy goes out, we all like to put a better outing on top of that. Brady threw a gem yesterday. My goal was to kinda one-up him. It's just kinda fun things like that. The five of us are rolling right now." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How Carson Spiers impressed in his 2025 debut for the Cincinnati Reds
