The Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their three‑game series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday with a 7‑1 defeat. Starter Brady Singer fanned a season‑best nine hitters, yet he surrendered four runs on six hits and issued three walks over five innings.
As the fifth inning wound down, catcher José Trevino sensed something amiss in Singer’s motion, prompting a mound visit that brought out manager Terry Francona and athletic trainer Sean McQueeney.
After the game, Francona explained that Singer’s toenail had been digging into his shoe, creating what the pitcher initially thought was a blister. The staff believes they can remedy the problem before his next outing.
Singer gave way to Ian Gibaut, who was tagged for two runs, and although Taylor Rogers escaped a bases‑loaded jam, the Yankees had already stretched the margin to 6‑1.
Assuming his toe issue clears up, Singer is slated to pitch again next Tuesday at Fenway Park. With Wade Miley, Hunter Greene, and other starters already on the injured list, Cincinnati can ill afford another setback in the rotation.
On the rehab front, third baseman Noelvi Marte joined outfielder Austin Hays at Double‑A Chattanooga on Wednesday.
Marte, sidelined by an oblique strain since early May, went 0‑for‑4 but was hit by a pitch and came around to score.
Hays could return to the big‑league roster as soon as Friday, while Marte’s assignment is expected to run a bit longer.
Broadcaster Jim Day also relayed encouraging news on right‑hander Carson Spiers: recovering from a shoulder impingement, Spiers is reportedly ahead of schedule and should begin a rehab stint in the near future.
