Reynolds elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Reynolds cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
While he's no longer on the Reds' 40-man roster, Reynolds will remain in the organization. He'll likely serve as a utility infielder at Louisville.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Designated for assignment
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Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Reds on Saturday.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Selected from Triple-A
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The Reds selected Reynolds' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Healthy at Triple-A
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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.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Unlikely to be ready for season
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Reds manager David Bell confirmed Sunday that Reynolds (quadriceps) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Has dual Grade 1 quad strains
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Reynolds has been diagnosed with Grade 1 strains in both of his quads, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Getting MRI
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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.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Managing cramping
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Reynolds was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Giants due to cramping in both legs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Quick return from injury
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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.
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.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Managing back, knee issues
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Manager David Bell said Sunday that Reynolds is expected to sit out at least the first few games of Cactus League action due to back and knee soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
It's unclear when the issues first surfaced for Reynolds, but he'll have a delayed start to camp as a result. The 32-year-old was removed from Cincinnati's 40-man roster during the offseason, so a lengthy absence during spring training will significantly affect his chances of making the Opening Day roster.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Reynolds cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Thursday.
Reynolds has accepted the outright assignment and will be in major-league camp as a non-roster invitee. The 32-year-old has a career .630 OPS over parts of five seasons at the big-league level.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Designated for assignment
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Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
After the Reds signed Luke Weaver on Friday, Reynolds was moved off the 40-man roster to open up a spot for him. The 32-year-old utility man slashed .246/.320/.332 over 272 plate appearances last season. His defensive versatility could draw interest from a team in search of bench depth.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Shifts into utility role
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Reynolds is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
With Donovan Solano recently overcoming an eye infection, Reynolds appears to have moved into a utility role for Cincinnati. Reynolds is on the bench for the third time in four games.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Not starting Friday
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Reynolds isn't in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.
Reynolds started six of the last seven games and went 4-for-17 with a double, an RBI, four walks and six strikeouts. He'll get a breather since Donovan Solano is starting at first base and batting fifth in his return to the lineup.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Spelling Solano again
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Reynolds will start at first base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Pirates.
He'll be included in the lineup for the fifth straight contest, including his third start in a row at first base while Donovan Solano (eye) remains sidelined. Since returning from the 10-day injured list Sept. 9, Reynolds is slashing .333/.429/.375 with three RBI and one run in 11 games.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Three hits in defeat
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Reynolds went 3-for-4 with a double and one run scored in a loss to St. Louis in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.
Reynolds had been dreadful in his last 13 games prior to this one, slashing .143/.211/.171 over 38 plate appearances dating back before his recent hip injury. The 31-year-old is extremely versatile, having spent time at every position except pitcher and catcher this season, though his lack of consistency at the plate limits his effectiveness.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Back from injured list
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Reynolds (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Reynolds has been sidelined the past couple weeks by a hip injury and has been cleared to rejoin the active roster after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville. The 31-year-old should return to a utility role now that he's healthy.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Begins rehab assignment
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Reynolds (hip) started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Reynolds played five innings before exiting the contest, so he'll presumably need to play at least one full game in the minors before the Reds are comfortable bringing him back from the 10-day injured list. Once he's reinstated, Reynolds will likely fill a utility role for Cincinnati.
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Reds' Matt Reynolds: Nearing rehab assignment
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Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Reynolds (hip) will begin a rehab assignment soon, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Bell didn't specify whether Reynolds will head to the minors later this week or at some point next week, but the veteran utility man at least looks to be progressing from the left hip injury that landed him on the 10-day injured list Aug. 23. Whenever he makes his way back from the IL, Reynolds is expected to fill a bench role for the Reds, with most of his opportunities to start likely coming against left-handed pitching.
