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Reds outfielder Blake Dunn is scheduled to undergo an ulnar nerve transposition procedure tomorrow, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. It’ll be the second surgery in as many months for Dunn, who underwent an internal brace procedure to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Aug.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 6

Reds Claim Two Pitchers Off Waivers, Transfer Blake Dunn to 60 Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds made a series of roster moves on Thursday, claiming two right-handed pitchers off waivers while transferring outfielder Blake Dunn to the 60-day injured list.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Blake Dunn Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

August 5: Dunn had an internal brace procedure and will miss six months, Francona told reporters (relayed by Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard).

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Blake Dunn To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Reds outfielder Blake Dunn is done for the year. Manager Terry Francona tells Mark Sheldon of MLB.com that Dunn will undergo elbow surgery on Monday. The full details of the procedure won’t be known until it happens but Dunn won’t come back this year.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / July 24

Reds Get Concerning Injury News on Outfielder Who Could Need Surgery

Matt McLain and Blake Dunn were both supposed to start rehab stints with Triple-A Louisville on Friday night. However, Matt McLain was the only one in the lineup for Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 29

Reds Dodge a Bullet With Blake Dunn Update After Scary Injury

The Cincinnati Reds have been on quite a roller coaster ride this season. Their season began with center fielder TJ Friedl hitting leadoff for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / June 28

Reds place OF Blake Dunn on IL; Suarez, De La Cruz banged up vs. Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds placed center fielder Blake Dunn on the 10-day injured list because of a right elbow sprain and recalled outfielder TJ Friedl from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Reds Recall TJ Friedl, Place Blake Dunn On Injured List

The Reds are placing outfielder Blake Dunn on the injured list with an elbow injury, according to Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie’s Chalkboard. Taking his place on the active roster is TJ Friedl, who’s being recalled from Triple-A.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 27

Cincinnati Reds Make Major Lineup Change After Blake Dunn Injury

Ever since becoming the Reds' everyday center fielder, Blake Dunn has been penciled in near the top of the lineup on most nights. On Friday night, Dunn left the game after making two long throws in the fifth inning with right elbow discomfort, an injury he's dealt with in the past in the minor leagues.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 26

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Leaves Game vs. Pirates With Injury

The Cincinnati Reds have been bitten by the injury bug all season long. On Friday afternoon, they announced that Tony Santillan was placed on the injured list with an oblique injury.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 13

Cincinnati Reds Notebook: Friedl Homers for Second Straight in Louisville, Reds Dunn in by Late Inning Error

The Cincinnati Reds currently have a 32-36 record. A late defensive collapse led to a 5-2 loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. The defeat marks the team’s fourth straight loss.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 13

Blake Dunn Explains What Caused Brutal Error in Heartbreaking Reds Loss

The Cincinnati Reds were limping into the start of the weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After a forgettable road trip, the team needed to get back on the right foot in front of the home crowd.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 5

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Dunn Rise, Petty shines & Allen Wins Drive in Two

The Cincinnati Reds currently hold a 31-30 record and sit 6.5 games out of first place in the National League Central. The club spent the last 24 hours reshuffling its pitching staff.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Cincinnati Reds Notes: Bullpen Blows it for Burns, Dunn Stays Hot, & Jorge Stays Hot in Chattanooga

The Cincinnati Reds have a 31-30 record now. They dropped the rubber match of their series against the Kansas City Royals. In the last 24 hours, the team experienced a ninth-inning bullpen collapse at home.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 4

Reds Outfielder Making Most of Opportunity as Roster Continues to Shuffle

The Cincinnati Reds' 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night was as ugly as they come. In a game that saw Reds ace Chase Burns get the start, the Reds' offense and the bullpen could not do their part, as the Reds would drop the series to the lowly Royals.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 3

Blake Dunn's Clutch Streak Puts Reds Outfielder in Rare Company

As the Cincinnati Reds entered the bottom of the ninth in their contest with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, things looked bleak. After getting within one run after an eighth-inning blast from Spencer Steer, the Reds needed just a little more magic to get across the finish line.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 24

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals Delayed on Sunday

Sunday's series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals has been delayed due to rain and weather in the area. Friday night's game was postponed and the two played a doubleheader on Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / March 16

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 03/16/2026

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Arizona Diamondbacks today in Cactus League play. The Reds are 12-10 this spring while the Diamondbacks are 10-12. Andrew Abbott will start the game for the Reds while Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Diamondbacks.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 16

Cincinnati Reds Continue Roster Cuts, Send Outfielder to Triple-A Louisville

The Reds announced two more roster moves on Monday morning, reassigning left-handed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz to minor league camp and optioning outfielder Blake Dunn to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 8

Reds Outfielder Blake Dunn Avoids Serious Injury After Scary Exit

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Blake Dunn has had some tough luck this spring, leaving games twice in the last week. The first time, he was hit in the elbow by a pitch, but was okay.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 6

Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Leaves Game in Seventh Inning Due to Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Blake Dunn left Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning due to injury after he attempted to make a catch in center field.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / March 18, 2025

Sorting Out the Cincinnati Reds’ Third Base Options

Since Eugenio Suárez’s departure after the 2021 season, the Cincinnati Reds have struggled to find a consistent third baseman. After cycling through stop gaps and failed prospects, Cincinnati signed Jeimer Candelario last winter to solidify the position.