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The Cincinnati Reds were 26-24, 5th in the NL Central. The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds Daily Vibe Check
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the bats are locked in

The trend line looks fine. The bats are producing at 6.6 R/G this week. Plus, outscoring opponents by 12 this week.

Reds Game on May 22

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (28-21)
Location:Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Chris Paddack (0-5, 7.07 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (5-3, 3.94 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV, KMOV-4
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 mph

Reds Score & Recap

The Cincinnati Reds did not play yesterday.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
2918.617 W3
Cubs
2921.5801.5 L5
Cardinals
2821.5712.0 L2
Pirates
2624.5204.5 W2
Reds
2624.5204.5 W2

Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Sal Stewart
12.265.85634
44
Elly De La Cruz
11.290.88132
22
JJ Bleday
6.2991.03820

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Chase Burns
6-11.830.9559.0
41
Andrew Abbott
4-23.971.4656.2
34
Connor Phillips
1-05.061.7326.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
59
Blake Dunn
5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games
27
Sal Stewart
7 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
26
Chase Burns
6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds are shaking things up as they traded outfielder Rece Hinds to the Miami Marlins for minor league righty Zach McCambley, a move that signals a commitment to building for the future. Hinds, who struggled with a .121 batting average, was designated for assignment just days earlier, making this trade a relief for the organization. Meanwhile, as the Reds sit at 26-24, their recent offensive surge,averaging 6.3 runs per game,has given fans a glimmer of hope. With Eugenio Suárez nearing a return from the IL, the team faces tough decisions about roster spots, especially with players like Matt McLain making a strong case to stay put. The Reds need to capitalize on this momentum, especially against the Phillies, if they want to make a serious push in the competitive NL Central.

Sources
Reds end frustrating Rece Hinds tenure after trade for high-upside Marlins arm
Blogredmachine
Reds end frustrating Rece Hinds tenure after trade for high-upside Marlins arm
The Cincinnati Reds traded Rece Hinds to the Miami Marlins in exchange for a minor-league pitcher with a plus-curveball.
Surprising Reds breakout is forcing his way into Cincinnati’s long-term plans
Blogredmachine
Surprising Reds breakout is forcing his way into Cincinnati’s long-term plans
The Cincinnati Reds will have an interesting decision to make once Eugenio Suárez returns from the IL, and at least one player is making his case to stay.
Reds trade Hinds to Marlins for Minors RHP McCambley
MLB.com
Reds trade Hinds to Marlins for Minors RHP McCambley
MIAMI -- The Marlins made a flurry of moves Thursday afternoon, starting with acquiring outfielder Rece Hinds from the Reds in exchange for Minor League righty Zach McCambley. Hinds, whom Miami optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville, had been designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday after he hit .121 with
Can McLain turn it around after slow 2026 start?
MLB.com
Can McLain turn it around after slow 2026 start?
The Reds have been mired in a 6-13 month of May (though things started to tick up this week in Philadelphia) after taking an early lead in the hotly contested NL Central. A struggling offense has been a key culprit, ranking 21st in MLB with 94 wRC+. The big boppers
Marlins Acquire Rece Hinds
Mlbtraderumors
Marlins Acquire Rece Hinds
The Marlins and Reds announced that they have made a trade sending outfielder Rece Hinds from Cincinnati to Miami. The Marlins optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville and transferred left-hander Robby Snelling to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. The Reds, who designated Hinds for assignment a few days ago, receive minor league […]
2026-27 Club Options: NL Central
Mlbtraderumors
2026-27 Club Options: NL Central
In recent weeks, MLBTR has looked forward to next winter’s option classes. We’ll move now to the NL Central, where the Cubs have a number of low-cost options to weigh. Previous: AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East Chicago Cubs Matthew Boyd, LHP: $15MM mutual option ($2MM buyout) Mutual options are essentially never exercised, […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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