Newman (shoulder) will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Newman was struck on the shoulder by a pitch in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Phillies, but he was deemed available off the bench for the Reds' subsequent two games before he re-entered the lineup at shortstop in the series finale Sunday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI. After checking out fine following that game, he'll stick in the lineup for a second straight day, albeit in a non-defensive role.

Newman (shoulder) is expected to be available off the bench Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman was also said to be available Friday but did not play in that contest. He's nursing a bruised left shoulder as Jose Barrero continues to get starts at shortstop for the Reds.

Newman (shoulder) is available off the bench Friday against the Phillies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman took a pitch off his left shoulder Thursday, but X-rays came back negative and he only has some minor bruising. Jose Barrero is getting the start at shortstop for the Reds on Friday versus the visiting Phillies.

Newman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Jose Barrero will get his third consecutive start at shortstop while Newman remains on the bench once again. With Barrero having provided three hits -- including a two-run home run -- through the first two games of the series, he looks like he'll continue to be prioritized over Newman.

Newman is not in the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Jose Barrero will make back-to-back starts at shortstop to begin the Reds' series versus the defending NL East champions. Newman has slashed just .174/.208/.304 through his first 24 plate appearances this season.

Newman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Newman will give way at shortstop to Jose Barrero after manning the position both of the past two days. Both Newman and Barrero are batting under .200 for the season, so manager David Bell could be inclined to give fairly equitable playing time to both infielders in the short term with the hope one eventually heats up at the plate and emerges as an everyday option.

Newman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Newman will take a seat for the day game after a night game, allowing Jose Barrero (hamstring) to get a turn at shortstop. While starting in each of the previous four contests, Newman went 3-for-15 with a home run and four RBI.

Newman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's victory over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Known mostly as contact-oriented, singles hitter, Newman provided a rare glimpse at his power in the first inning with his homer off lefty Rich Hill to give Cincinnati the lead. Newman served as the DH and No. 5 hitter Saturday after opening the season on the bench against right-hander Mitch Keller.

Newman (illness) will start at shortstop and bat fifth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Newman didn't appear in the Reds' first two Cactus League games over the weekend after he missed a few workouts due to a bout with food poisoning, but the veteran infielder looks like he's good to go heading into the first full week of exhibition play. The 29-year-old is the likely frontrunner for the Opening Day starting nod at shortstop, though he'll have to fend off Jose Barrero for those duties during spring training.

Newman is away from Reds camp Tuesday due to food poisoning, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman should be fine after a day or two of rest and treatment. The 29-year-old signed a one-year, $2.662 million free-agent contract with Cincinnati in January and will likely open the 2023 season as the club's everyday shortstop.