Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Tue 10/3/23 6:47 PM

Reynolds elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reynolds made only five plate appearances in the majors this season, though he put up a respectable .865 OPS with 22 homers and 90 RBI in 115 games for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville. The 32-year-old infielder will look to latch on with a new organization this winter.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Tue 5/9/23 2:49 PM

Reynolds cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
While no longer on the team's 40-man roster, Reynolds will remain in the organization. He will provide utility infielder depth at Louisville.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Sat 5/6/23 5:36 PM

Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Reds on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Reynolds was with the team for a week while Wil Myers was on the COVID-19 injured list, but he didn't make much of an impact. Reynolds started just once and went 1-for-5 with three strikeouts overall. He'll exit the roster with Myers now healthy.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Fri 4/28/23 2:38 PM

The Reds selected Reynolds' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old utility man has been seeing the ball well in Triple-A and holds a .263/.364/.544 slash line through 66 plate appearances. His arrival to Cincinnati gives the team another option at first base while Joey Votto (shoulder) and Wil Myers (illness) are on the injured list. Tony Santillan (knee) was transferred to the 60-day IL to make room for Reynolds on the 40-man roster.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Wed 4/5/23 9:20 AM

Reynolds (quadriceps) has gone 2-for-9 with four walks, two RBI and a run through his first three games at Triple-A Louisville this season.
EDGE Analysis
Though dual quad strains suffered early in spring training kept Reynolds from making a serious run at a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, he was at least able to heal in time to be ready to go for the start of the minor-league season. He's appeared in three of Louisville's first four games and should occupy a near-everyday role while he remains with the Reds' top affiliate.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Sun 3/19/23 1:06 PM

Reds manager David Bell confirmed Sunday that Reynolds (quad) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reynolds is dealing with Grade 1 strains in both of his quads and hasn't been able to play in March. The 32-year-old was expected to compete for a bench spot with Cincinnati, but he is likely to spend the start of the year on the minor-league injured list before rehabbing at the upper levels.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Tue 2/28/23 12:17 PM

Reynolds has been diagnosed with Grade 1 strains in both of his quads, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is actually relatively encouraging news given the other possible diagnoses. Reynolds is only expected to miss a few days of camp and should still be an option for a bench role with the Reds.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Mon 2/27/23 12:59 PM

Reynolds will undergo an MRI after leaving Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants with a quadriceps cramp, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reynolds left in the fourth inning after shortly after picking up a single in his only at-bat of the game against San Francisco. The 32-year-old is attending camp as a non-roster invitee and is in contention for a reserve gig. He's battled back and knee soreness so far this spring, and his latest injury may further hinder his efforts to break camp with Cincinnati.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Sun 2/26/23 5:36 PM

Reynolds was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Giants due to cramping in both legs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reynolds batted fifth as the designated hitter and singled in his lone plate appearance before he exited during the fourth inning. The 32-year-old came into spring training battling back and knee soreness, but the removal from his spring debut Sunday apparently wasn't related to those issues.

Matt Reynolds
IF/RF FA
Sun 2/26/23 9:54 AM

Reynolds (back/knee) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Sunday's spring game against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Dave Bell said last weekend that Reynolds would be unavailable for the start of Cactus League action due to back and knee soreness, but his presence in the lineup Sunday indicates neither issue is a serious concern. The 32-year-old faces an uphill battle to make the Reds' Opening Day roster after he was removed from the 40-man roster in January.