Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 24-21 record. They have moved into a tie for fourth place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club snapped a seven-game road skid with a 7-6 victory in Cleveland. The team also overhauled the starting rotation.

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MLB Game Recap

The Cincinnati Reds edged the Guardians 7-6 after a dominant start turned into a bullpen-induced thriller. Starter Andrew Abbott allowed just one run on four hits over 5.0 innings (2 K, 3 BB, 90 pitches) before the bullpen surrendered five runs in the final frames. The victory came in the ninth inning. Tejay Antone earned his first save since 2021. Matt McLain made a spectacular diving stop for the final out.

Standout Performer

Second baseman Matt McLain led the offense, going 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, three RBIs, and a walk. McLain forced in the game’s first run with a bases-loaded walk. He extended the lead with a 377-foot blast in the eighth. McLain preserved the win with his defense in the ninth.

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Farm Report

• Triple-A (Louisville): Noelvi Marte went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and 4 RBIs in an 11-5 loss to Indianapolis.
• Double-A (Chattanooga): Ruben Ibarra hit his third homer in a 9-3 loss, during which manager Jose Moreno was ejected.
• High-A (Dayton): Alfredo Alcantara hit a two-run homer. However, Dayton lost 6-4. The ejections of manager Julio Morillo and catcher Alfredo Duno marked the game.
• Single-A (Daytona): Kyle Henley’s two-run single helped snap a six-game skid with a 6-5, 10-inning win.
• Rookie (ACL Reds): Jirvin Morillo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 9-4 loss.

Looking Ahead