Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

March 15, 2026

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The Reds made a move today by sending Julian Aguiar back to Triple-A, but Terry Francona's praise suggests he still sees untapped potential in the right-hander. Meanwhile, offseason acquisition Dane Myers is quietly pushing to solidify his spot as a starter, showing he can do more than just mash lefties. JJ Bleday's swing is also back on track, giving him a fighting chance to crack the roster with solid contact this spring. On the pitching side, Rhett Lowder's bid for a rotation spot took a hit after an inefficient outing against the Rangers, where he allowed two runs in just 3 1/3 innings, while Chase Burns faced his own challenges with a limited range of motion, only managing 24 pitches. The Reds are in the thick of Cactus League action, and the roster is shaping up as competition heats up.

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Reds sent Julian Aguiar back to Triple-A but Terry Francona made one thing clear

Reds sent Julian Aguiar back to Triple-A but Terry Francona made one thing clear

Although the Cincinnati Reds sent Julian Aguiar to minor league camp, Terry Francona's comments prove the right-hander is still full of potential.

Reds quietly seeing breakout signs from underrated offseason acquisition

Reds quietly seeing breakout signs from underrated offseason acquisition

Dane Myers was acquired as a lefty-masher over the winter, but he's looking more and more like a starter for the Cincinnati Reds in spring training.

New opportunity, old swing paying off for Bleday this spring

New opportunity, old swing paying off for Bleday this spring

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- For JJ Bleday to improve his chances of making the Reds’ roster out of camp amid a pool of several other outfielders, his left-handed swing needed to be tip-top again. The contact Bleday's swing has made this spring bodes well entering the final week.

Lowder looking to lock in as Reds' rotation competition revs up

Lowder looking to lock in as Reds' rotation competition revs up

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In a departure from his previous spring outings, some things were missing from Reds rotation candidate Rhett Lowder's start vs. the Rangers on Saturday. Namely, Lowder's sharpness was lacking, as was his efficiency. Lowder threw 76 pitches in only 3 1/3 innings while allowing two runs (one

Reds Slow Chase Burns After Range Of Motion Issue

Reds Slow Chase Burns After Range Of Motion Issue

Reds right-hander Chase Burns tossed just 24 pitches in his spring outing on Friday, a significant step back from the 68 he threw in his previous appearance. The approach was intentional, manager Terry Francona told reporters, including Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19. Burns’ abbreviated outing came after he experienced a limited range of motion in […]

Rhett Lowder starts today’s Cactus League clash with Texas

Rhett Lowder starts today’s Cactus League clash with Texas

The Cincinnati Reds have somehow already navigated their way through 20 games of Cactus League play so far this spring, and it honestly feels as if they’ve played 37 of those 20 games at home in Goodyear. Today, they’re in Goodyear again, too – this time playing host to the Texas Rangers. Cincinnati will send […]