Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Wed 3/26/25 1:41 PM

Dunn has made the Reds' Opening Day roster, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dunn earned a spot by producing a .340/.404/.574 batting line during Cactus League play. The 26-year-old could see some action in left field for the Reds while Austin Hays (calf) is shelved.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Wed 3/19/25 8:19 AM

Dunn is projected to the be the Reds' fifth outfielder in the latest roster projection compiled by C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
The first four outfielders are set, leaving Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise to compete for the final spot. Dunn, who reached the majors for the first time in 2024, has improved his defense over the years and will provide speed if needed along with on-base ability.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Thu 9/19/24 7:25 PM

Dunn went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, two stolen bases and three total runs scored in Thursday's 15-3 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
It was a rough day for the Reds overall, though Dunn provided a bright spot -- the 26-year-old outfielder swiped his first two bases in the majors before swatting his first big-league homer, a 422-foot blast off Chris Sale. Dunn had gone just 2-for-21 in 16 games prior to Thursday. He'll likely fill a bench role for Cincinnati over the final week of the season.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Mon 9/2/24 2:19 PM

The Reds recalled Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Dunn went just 1-for-18 with seven strikeouts over his first two stints in the majors, but he'll now be called upon to give the Reds some additional depth in the outfield. Dominic Smith was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Wed 7/10/24 4:22 PM

The Reds optioned Dunn to Triple-A Louisville, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction frees up a spot on the 26-man active roster for Jake Fraley' (personal), who was reinstated from the family medical emergency list. Dunn has gone just 1-for-18 at the dish during his brief time with the Reds this season.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Mon 7/8/24 11:15 AM

Dunn started in center field and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Dunn finished the weekend hitless with three strikeouts in four at-bats, with the other two at-bats coming in the Reds' 5-3 loss Saturday, when he came off the bench as a replacement for the injured Nick Martini (thumb). Martini was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, but Dunn entered the starting nine in the series finale as a replacement for Stuart Fairchild, who is day-to-day with a back injury. If Fairchild's injury ultimately forces him to the IL, Dunn could have a path to more consistent playing time, though the Reds swung a trade late Sunday to bring aboard additional outfield depth in the form of Austin Slater.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Sun 7/7/24 1:23 PM

Fairchild is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Blake Dunn will get the nod in center field while Fairchild sits for the series finale. Fairchild had started in 12 of the previous 13 games, slashing .256/.289/.395 with one home run and four stolen bases over that stretch. Despite his middling production at the plate this season, Fairchild should hold down a near-everyday role in the Cincinnati outfield until TJ Friedl (hamstring) returns from the injured list.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Thu 7/4/24 7:58 AM

Dunn started in right field, batted ninth and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Dunn was called up ahead of Wednesday's game and added to the lineup to give the Reds an all righty-hitting outfield against a left-hander. This is the second stint in the majors this season for Dunn, who is 1-for-13 with a walk, double and run scored over eight games.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Wed 7/3/24 3:09 PM

The Reds recalled Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Reds wanted more of a pure outfielder on the bench rather than Levi Jordan, who can play the outfield but who is an infielder by trade. Dunn went 1-for-10 at the dish in an earlier stint in the majors.

Blake Dunn
LF/RF CIN
Thu 6/13/24 2:13 PM

The Reds optioned Dunn to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Dunn was added to the Reds' roster June 4, and he managed to record one hit in 10 at-bats during his first seven games as a big-leaguer. The 25-year-old is slashing .216/.343/.372 in Triple-A and could return to the majors down the line if Cincinnati's outfield depth is tested.