The 2024 Cincinnati Reds faced a disappointing season, concluding fourth in the NL Central and eliminated from postseason contention. Elly De La Cruz shone brightly, capturing the stolen base title and demonstrating exciting potential. Hunter Greene's development as a promising ace was another highlight.

However, injuries and underperformance plagued several key players, including Matt McLain and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, while veteran outfielders struggled to meet expectations. The bullpen had its challenges, notably with Alexis Díaz's decline.

Looking ahead, the Reds have a solid infield structure and promising pitching prospects, indicating potential for improvement in 2025. With the right acquisitions and player development, Cincinnati aims to finally return to postseason action after a long absence.

José Iglesias made a crucial contribution by breaking up a no-hitter against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jakob Junis, with a double in the fifth inning. The New York Mets clinched a 4-0 victory, highlighted by Harrison Bader's home run and strong performances from several players.

Starting pitcher José Quintana delivered an impressive outing, shutting out the Reds over 6 2/3 innings. The Mets extended their winning streak to nine games, showcasing resilience and effective pitching.

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a heavy 14-0 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. This loss highlights their struggles against the Brewers and continues their downward trend in the season.

Rhett Lowder had a commendable debut, showcasing strong pitching despite the team's overall poor performance. The Reds' offense struggled significantly, managing only five hits throughout the game.

The Cincinnati Reds have promoted pitching prospect Rhett Lowder to make his MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers. Lowder, the No. 2 prospect in the Reds’ system, is set to start in game two of a doubleheader.

At 22 years old, Lowder is ranked as the No. 34 prospect in baseball and has shown impressive stats this season. He will join a Reds rotation facing injuries to key players and aims to contribute as the team looks toward the future.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed left-hander Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list due to a finger sprain. This adds to the team's injury woes as they also report Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott on the same list.

Additionally, outfielder Stuart Fairchild is on the 10-day IL with a thumb injury. The Reds have recalled Rece Hinds and Casey Legumina from Triple-A Louisville as they seek to adapt their rotation, now heavily reliant on their bullpen.