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18 hours ago
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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
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18 hours ago
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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
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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.
New York Times
6 days ago
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C. Notes: Wade Miley's impact goes beyond the mound
Almost exactly two years ago, the Cincinnati Reds called up a 21-year-old Elly De La Cruz, and it was like a jolt of lightning. After losing a series at home to the Milwaukee Brewers on June 5 and falling to 27-33 on the season, the Reds called up the top prospect in baseball for the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Advertisement From De La Cruz's debut on June 6 to the end of the month, the Reds went 17-5, climbing from third in the division and 5 1/2 games back of the Pittsburgh Pirates (really) to first, a game up on the Brewers. This June 4, left-hander Wade Miley, 17 years older, 4 inches shorter and 20 pounds heavier, was activated by the Reds. Both players held pregame news conferences before their first games, but only one talked about getting dominated in High-A. Miley pitched later that night in mop-up duty against his old team, the Brewers. The next game, the Reds began a five-game winning streak, and they have now won seven of their last nine. Since Miley joined the team, the Reds have notched their first walk-off and shutout of the season, their first Ohio Cup since 2014, and their first comeback win of the season when trailing after seven innings. They also won a series after dropping the opening game of the series for the first time since June 2023. After a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Miley made his first start last Monday in Cleveland. He threw five quality innings and earned the win, the team's fourth straight. 'Having him out there, it felt like he gave everyone a lift,' Reds manager Terry Francona said after the Reds' 7-4 victory that night. 'I mean, he's energetic. And I know he's old, but he's energetic, and he competes, and I just think there was a good energy in the dugout.' At 38, Miley has made not just a career in baseball but friendships everywhere, including Cincinnati, having played two years with the Reds and throwing a no-hitter in a Reds uniform. After undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, Miley nearly retired before former Reds medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek convinced him to have the elbow surgery and give it one more shot in baseball. Even though Miley was a Red in 2021, the roster had almost completely turned over when he came into the clubhouse this spring after signing a minor-league deal. Advertisement It didn't take long for Miley to make his presence felt. Like his manager, Miley loves little more than a self-deprecating joke. Like Francona, Miley's aw-shucks facade belies an understanding of the game that borders on genius. The combination of knowledge, likability and laughter made him an immediate team leader in Goodyear. Most days in the clubhouse started and ended with Miley sitting at a table, holding court with players of all stripes. It's why when Miley opted out of his contract earlier this month, Reds closer Emilio Pagán immediately texted him: 'We've got to find a way to get you here.' Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall was ahead of Pagán. Because Miley had pitched the night before his opt-out, he wouldn't be able to start right away anyway. So Krall encouraged Miley to file for free agency and look around for a starting job, as there wasn't one at that point in Cincinnati. Miley, whose family was already in Cincinnati for the season, spent three days at home, waiting to hear if there was a better offer than staying with the Reds. He didn't expect any and didn't get any. Three days later, he was on the Reds' 40-man roster. That day, Opening Day starter Hunter Greene went on the injured list, opening a spot for Miley in the rotation just when the Reds needed him. Miley won his first game, then had another solid outing in Sunday's victory over the Detroit Tigers, owners of baseball's best record. Yet again, after the game, Francona talked about the 'extra energy' Miley has brought. Pagán said he felt the same thing. 'I'm not sure if we're fully aware right now the impact he's going to have,' Pagán said after picking up his 16th save of the season in Miley's start against the Guardians. 'Obviously, he's a tremendous pitcher, but he's going to impact us way beyond just what he gives us on the mound.' Advertisement Pagán, who's in his second season with the team, credited Krall and general manager Brad Meador for building around the young talent with veterans like Miley, catcher Jose Trevino, infielder Santiago Espinal, infielder/outfielder Gavin Lux and outfielder Austin Hays. 'It's already impacted us so far this year,' Pagán said. 'Even though our record's probably not where we wanted it to be, just adding another guy like Wade, when you go into those slumps or whatever and you're not getting the results you want, it means a bit more when somebody like Wade can come by and say you're going about your business the right way.' Even this week, after The Athletic reported that Wiley had been named in a lawsuit related to the death of former teammate Tyler Skaggs, he handled it like a professional. He was at his locker, ready to take questions as soon as it opened Friday in Detroit. It's the type of action that gains respect in the clubhouse, the manager's office, the front office and the press box, a rare feat in itself. Jake Fraley's game-saving catch in Tuesday's victory over the Guardians finished second on ESPN's 'Web Gems' of the week, behind the home run robbery by the Athletics' Denzel Clarke a day before. It was a tough week to take the top spot, with Clarke's catch already being mentioned among some of the great catches in baseball history, but Fraley said his catch this week was probably second on his list. JAKE FRALEY, FULL EXTENSION 😱 — MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2025 Fraley made the diving, backhanded catch for the first out of the seventh inning on what would've been a triple by José Ramírez, helping preserve Andrew Abbott's shutout. 'It kind of had that feel of a no-hitter or perfect game — like, every pitch matters,' Fraley said. 'Going through a game like that, you've got to stay locked in above and beyond.' Fraley was asked where the catch ranked in his career, and he surprisingly said it was second to a game-saving home run robbery he made in 2021 while with the Seattle Mariners. Advertisement On June 9, 2021, Fraley robbed the Tigers' Isaac Paredes of a walk-off home run. Not only did Fraley go over the wall to pull the homer back, but he also got the ball in quickly to the infield, where second baseman Shed Long threw on to first to double up the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera for an inning-ending double play. The Mariners went on to win in 11 innings. UNREAL 🤯 — Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 10, 2021 'It was like full-extension, jump up all the way back — way up — and it kept us in the game because it would've been a walk-off, and we eventually ended up winning,' Fraley said. Saturday, the Reds traded for right-hander Brian Van Belle from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations. Van Belle had been designated for assignment earlier in the week. The same day, the Reds claimed infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Both players were optioned to Triple-A Louisville. To make room for Vilade on the 40-man roster, outfielder Jacob Hurtubise was designated for assignment. Van Belle, 28, was 5-1 with a 2.29 ERA in 12 games and eight starts for the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Worcester. Over 51 innings with Worcester, Van Belle had 41 strikeouts and seven walks. Vilade, 26, has appeared in 27 big-league games over three seasons with the Colorado Rockies, Tigers and Cardinals. At Triple-A Memphis, Vilade hit .280/.375/.476 with five home runs over 48 games. Not only did the Reds take the Ohio Cup for the first time since 2014 by winning two of three in Cleveland this week, to go with the sweep in Cincinnati last month, but the team also went to Detroit and took a series from one of the best teams in baseball. It was the first time they had won a series when dropping the opener since June 26-28, 2023, a stretch of 39 series. Sunday's win was also the first time this season the Reds won a game when trailing after the seventh inning. They came into Sunday 0-29 in such games. The win, coupled with a Cardinals loss, put the Reds in a tie for third in the National League Central with the Cardinals, 1 1/2 games behind the Brewers and 6 1/2 behind the Chicago Cubs. Advertisement After a day off Monday, the Reds welcome the 36-35 Minnesota Twins for three games and then head to St. Louis for a weekend series with the Cardinals. The Reds' next six series are against teams with winning records: the Twins, Cardinals, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. • RHP Hunter Greene (right groin sprain) saw specialists in Los Angeles last week for his groin and back and received an epidural for his back. He is expected to report to the team's complex in Goodyear, Ariz. • OF Austin Hays (left foot contusion) had an MRI on Wednesday in Cleveland that confirmed the bone bruise. Hays said he didn't feel right when he went through pregame work Tuesday. He was shut down to see if rest would help. • RHP Carson Spiers (right shoulder impingement) is throwing bullpens in Goodyear. • RHP Rhett Lowder (right forearm strain/left oblique strain) went to Arizona to continue his rehab. • 3B Noelvi Marte (left oblique strain) will need another MRI before beginning a rehab assignment, but Francona said Marte has been feeling better and the team was shooting for a rehab assignment beginning Friday. • IF Jeimer Candelario (lumbar spine strain) is hitting .194/.326/.250 in 10 games on his rehab assignment at Louisville. • Triple-A Louisville (29-40): In 13 games this month, OF Rece Hinds is 18-for-47 (.383) with a home run and nine doubles. He has struck out nine times and walked five times in 53 plate appearances. • Double-A Chattanooga (31-28): OF Austin Hendrick, the team's first-round pick in 2020, is hitting .248/.333/.426 with six home runs for the Lookouts this season. He has three homers and is hitting .294 in 10 games this month. • High-A Dayton (20-43): IF Cam Collier, on a rehab assignment with the Dragons, hit his first home run in Dayton on Saturday. Since his first game with the Dragons this year on June 4, he's hitting .293/.370/.415. • Class-A Daytona (27-36): C/1B Ryan McCrystal had two more hits Sunday; he has multiple hits in five of his last eight games. He's now hitting .283/.364/.455 on the season and .440/.481/.640 this month.
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6 days ago
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Elly De La Cruz continues home run streak as Reds rally past Tigers
June 15 - Elly De La Cruz homered for the fourth consecutive game and drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the host Detroit Tigers, 8-4, on Sunday. De La Cruz had three hits and scored three runs, while Gavin Lux drove in the go-ahead run during a four-run eighth inning. Starting pitcher Wade Miley gave up two runs and four hits in five innings while striking out five. Jahmai Jones and Wenceel Perez homered for the Tigers. Jones put Detroit on the board leading off the third when he lofted a Miley cutter over the left field wall. The Reds took the lead in the fourth. De La Cruz reached on an infield single and raced to second on a throwing error by Sawyer Gipson-Long. Tyler Stephenson, who hit a grand slam on Saturday, tied the game with a line single to right. Stephenson moved to second on a wild pitch and advanced to third when shortstop Javier Baez bobbled Christian Encarnacion-Strand's broken bat grounder. Connor Joe hit a sacrifice fly to score Stephenson. Perez tied it with one out in the bottom of the inning with his solo shot over the left-center field wall. The Tigers took a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the seventh. Baez blooped a double to right off Graham Ashcraft (5-4). With two outs, Gleyber Torres slapped a single through the hole to knock in Baez. Riley Greene then ripped a cutter off the center field wall for a double as Torres scored. Cincinnati grabbed a 6-4 lead in the eighth. TJ Friedl reached second on an error and advanced to third on a Matt McLain single. De La Cruz smacked an RBI single and, one out later, Encarnacion-Strand reached on a fielder's choice to load the bases. Pinch hitter Will Benson hit a sacrifice fly to bring in McLain. Lux then delivered a go-ahead single. Will Vest (5-1) threw a wild pitch, allowing Encarnacion-Strand to score, before he was removed. De La Cruz's two-run homer, an opposite-field liner, came off Brenan Hanifee in the ninth. --Field Level Media
