Latest Reds injuries & transactions

LATEST INJURIES
C Tyler Stephenson
Injury: Left thumb fracture
IL date: Aug. 20 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had missed four games before he was placed on the IL on Aug. 20. Getting fit for a padded thumb guard that will be inserted inside catcher's mitt. Club being cautious to let fracture heal before speculating on timeline for return. (Last updated: Aug. 22) More >>
LHP Nick Lodolo
Injury: Left index finger blister
IL date: Aug. 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Aug. 27
Status: Faced hitters for three simulated innings Aug. 22. On pace to come off IL and start Aug. 27 in the road-trip finale against the Dodgers. (Last updated: Aug. 22) More >>
RHP Ian Gibaut
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: June 30 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 22)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had arthroscopic surgery to repair his labrum and reattach his biceps tendon to his upper arm. Rehab assignment was stopped on Aug. 9. (Last updated: Aug. 22)
RHP Rhett Lowder (No. 2 prospect)
Injury: Right forearm strain/left oblique strain
IL date: March 26 (retroactive to March 24, transferred to 60-day IL on June 4)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has throw two side sessions since a clean MRI exam on his oblique gave him the green light to begin throwing from a mound. The most recent was Aug. 22. (Last updated: Aug. 22) More >>
RHP Chase Burns
Injury: Right flexor tendon strain
IL date: Aug. 15 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 12)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Playing catch out to 105-115 feet as of Aug. 22. Plans for a rehab assignment remain on hold. (Last updated: Aug. 22)
LHP Wade Miley
Injury: Left flexor strain
IL date: June 20 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Still trying to determine his next move after a visit to Dr. Timothy Kremchek on Aug. 18. (Last updated: Aug. 18) More >>
RHP Carson Spiers
Injury: Right shoulder impingement/Tommy John surgery
IL date: April 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 23)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent successful surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: Aug. 15)
LHP Brandon Williamson
Injury: Torn left UCL
IL date: March 26 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Likely 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2024. Recently began working from the mound in Goodyear, Ariz., but has been told to throttle back. Rejoined the club in Cincinnati for a week to play catch and work out. (Last updated: Aug. 11)
RHP Julian Aguiar
Injury: Torn right UCL
IL date: Feb. 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on Oct. 11, 2024. Will have bullpen sessions in Cincinnati on Aug. 12 and 17 after throwing off the mound recently at the team complex in Goodyear, Ariz. (Last updated: Aug. 11)
LF/2B Tyler Callihan
Injury: Broken left forearm
IL date: May 6 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 9)
Expected return: Likely 2026
Status: Had a follow-up left wrist surgery in New York and is back in Arizona to rehab. Not expected to return this season. Had first surgery to repair two broken bones in his forearm on May 6. (Last updated: July 10) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 22
• RHP Zach Maxwell: Selected from Triple-A Louisville
• RHP Ian Gibaut: Transferred to 60-day injured list
Aug. 21
• RHP Luis Mey: Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
Aug. 20
• C Tyler Stephenson: Placed on 10-day IL (left thumb fracture)
• C Will Banfield: Selected from Triple-A Louisville
Aug. 17
• OF Jake Fraley: Designated for assignment More >>
• OF Will Benson: Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
• LHP Joe La Sorsa: Optioned to Triple-A Louisville
• RHP Connor Phillips: Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
• LHP Wade Miley: Returned from rehab assignment (left flexor strain)
Aug. 15
• RHP Chase Burns: Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
• LHP Joe La Sorsa: Recalled from Triple-A Louisville
• LHP Wade Miley: Sent on rehab assignment to Double-A Chattanooga