Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona had an update on right-hander Brady Singer's injury.
The Cincinnati Reds starting rotation has lost a significant amount of depth in the month of May, and it briefly appeared they might lose another arm during Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals.
The injuries have piled up quickly, and every available starter has become essential as the Reds try to stay competive in the National League Central.
Brady Singer took a line drive off the right side of his right foot in the second inning and immediately fell to the ground in discomfort. Reds manager Terry Francona and a trainer came out to check on him, and although Singer miraculously stayed in the game, he clearly was not the same pitcher afterward.
His velocity dipped following the comebacker, and he struggled. The 29-year-old right-hander ultimately lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs.
Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nationals, Francona provided an update on Singer. Francona revealed that X-rays came back negative and the team is hopeful he can make his next start.
“He is actually doing okay. I mean, he is bruised. There is not a ton of swelling. He went through his lower leg lift today, which was really good. So, I mean, we will obviously keep an eye on him as we progress. But I think there was some expectation he might come in a little worse,” Francona added (h/t Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media).
This is good news for the Reds, who can hardly afford another setback. They are still without right-hander Hunter Greene, who has yet to make his season debut. Brandon Williamson and Rhett Lowder are both on the 15-day injured list, forcing Cincinnati to sign Chris Paddack in free agency just to get a reliable arm.
Even though Singer has struggled with a 5.79 ERA and only 28 strikeouts in 42 innings this season, simply having him available to eat innings is necessary for this Reds team.
Singer is in his second season with Cincinnati after being acquired from the Kansas City Royals ahead of the 2025 season in exchange for second baseman Jonathan India. Originally drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft, Singer spent his first five seasons with Kansas City.
Last year, Singer was serviceable with a 4.03 ERA, and the Reds are hopeful he can return to that form. Cincinnati has dropped eight of its last 10 games and sits in last place in the NL Central, making every healthy arm even more important as they try to get back on track.