'He's going to be fine': Confidence remains in Díaz
PHOENIX -- This was supposed to be a season where the Reds challenged for the postseason, but that goal seems to be drifting further from reach. Especially on nights like Monday's 6-5 walk-off loss to the D-backs, with wins being painfully rare of late, they desperately needed their closer to
Friedl placed on injured list with broken left thumb
PHOENIX -- The struggling Reds barely had time to enjoy having TJ Friedl back contributing to their regular lineup and now they are faced with losing their center fielder again for several more weeks. Friedl went on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a broken left thumb. It's terrible
Where is McLain on the road to recovery?
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Friedl's thumb injury foreshadows tough loss to Giants
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Reds started off on the wrong foot right from the first pitch of Sunday's series finale at Oracle Park. Leadoff hitter TJ Friedl stepped into the box against Giants left-hander Kyle Harrison and immediately took a 90.6 mph four-seamer off his left thumb. Friedl doubled over
Injuries & Moves: Injuries & Moves: Friedl (broken thumb) placed on IL; Hurtubise recalled
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