Newman started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals.
Newman made a fourth start over the last five games, once at second base and three times at shortstop, all coming against lefty starters. He'll continue to be part of the mix at short with Blaze Alexander and to a lesser extent, Jace Peterson.
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Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Makes second straight start
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Newman started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies.
Newman started for a second consecutive game after holding down second base in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Shortstop will be an amalgam of bodies while Geraldo Perdomo (knee) recovers from surgery to repair a torn right meniscus that is expected to keep him out of action for about a month. Blaze Alexander started at short Saturday and Jace Peterson the day prior. It's unclear if this will be a strict platoon moving forward; Arizona faces righty Cal Quantrill on Tuesday, which could favor the left-handed hitting Peterson.
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Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Sees immediate action
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Newman started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.
The Diamondbacks selected Newman's contract from Triple-A Reno after Geraldo Perdomo (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list. He'll require surgery and is expected to miss at least one month. Newman has experience all around the infield and could get starts against left-handers, as was the case Sunday. Blaze Alexander, another right-handed hitter, started at shortstop Sunday.
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Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Summoned to big leagues
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The Diamondbacks selected Newman's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
After opting out of his minor-league deal with Arizona in late March when he was informed he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster, Newman re-signed with the organization and reported to Reno, with whom he slashed .364/.407/.636 over 27 plate appearances. With Geraldo Perdomo (knee) going on the 10-day injured list after tearing his right meniscus and needing surgery, Newman will provide the Diamondbacks with added depth in the middle infield. He's slated to start Sunday in Atlanta while manning second base, per Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona.
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Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Back with Arizona
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Newman signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on March 28.
Newman opted out of his minor-league deal with Arizona on March 27 after missing the Opening Day roster, but he re-signed with the organization a day later. The 30-year-old could receive a look in the big leagues since Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is soon heading to the injured list and top prospect Jordan Lawlar is out multiple months after thumb surgery.
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Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Denied roster spot
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The Diamondbacks reassigned Newman to minor-league camp Sunday.
After joining Arizona in January on a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league spring training, Newman posted an underwhelming .599 OPS over 20 games in Cactus League play to take himself out of consideration for a utility role. Unless he opts out of his minor-league deal and pursues opportunities with another organization, Newman is set to begin the season at Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Latches on with Arizona
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Newman signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday that includes and invitation to spring training, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Newman, 30, spent the 2023 campaign in Cincinnati, slashing .253/.311/.364 with three homers and eight steals in 74 contests. He'll try to win a utility role in Arizona, with most of his playing time perhaps coming versus lefties, against whom Newman posted an .813 OPS last season.
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Kevin Newman: Let go by Reds
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Newman was released by the Reds on Wednesday.
Newman had been designated for assignment earlier this week, and he's now officially a free agent. The veteran infielder might have to settle for a minor-league contract this offseason after putting up just a .619 OPS over the last four seasons.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Activated, DFA'd
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Newman (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated for assignment.
Newman has recovered from his oblique injury after missing more than a month of action, but the Reds no longer see a fit for him on the big-league roster. The 30-year-old will now go through the waiver process and is likely to go unclaimed, given his $2.66 million salary.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Placed on injured list
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The Reds placed Newman on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain, retroactive to Aug. 16.
Newman was previously on the injured list with an illness in late July, and now an oblique injury will force him out for at least another week. Top prospect Noelvi Marte was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Steals bag in win
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Newman started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-2 win over Miami.
Newman swiped second base in the fourth inning but was stranded there. It was his eighth steal in 70 games. He plays a part-time role for the Reds but has experienced a slight uptick in opportunities with Jonathan India (foot) on the injured list. India had been expected to be activated Tuesday, but the Reds pushed his return back to Friday.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Rare start against righty
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Newman is starting at second base and batting seventh in Monday's contest versus the Marlins.
Eury Perez is taking the ball for Miami, marking the first time since June 18 that Newman has been in the lineup against a right-hander. Matt McLain is receiving a day off.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Makes first appearance off IL
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Newman served as a pinch hitter and knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Newman pinch hit for Jake Fraley against left-hander Caleb Ferguson and knocked in Elly De La Cruz for the first Cincinnati run. Newman was activated off the injured list last Monday but hadn't appeared in a game since. He's normally in the lineup against southpaws, but the Reds haven't seen a lefty starter since he rejoined the active roster.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Activated from injured list
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Newman (illness) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Newman missed the minimum 10 days due to a bout with gastritis. He'll likely go back to playing regularly against left-handed pitching.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Goes on IL with illness
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Newman was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with gastritis.
The move was retroactive to Friday, so Newman will be eligible for activation July 24, and he should be ready to go by then or shortly after. Newman has been a useful short-side platoon guy this season with a .901 OPS versus lefties.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Batting leadoff
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Newman is starting at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Nationals.
With the Nats throwing left-hander Patrick Corbin, Newman will be at the top of the order while TJ Friedl slides down to the No. 8 spot. Joey Votto is getting the day off.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Notches steal off bench
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Newman went 0-for-1 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.
Newman has gotten on base safely in all but one of his last seven games, and he's added two steals and four RBI in that span. The infielder's playing time is on the decline with the Reds' infield at full health, and he'll likely be confined to a short-side platoon role going forward. Newman has a .266/.325/.380 slash line with three home runs, 26 RBI, 22 runs scored and six steals through 206 plate appearances this season.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: On bench in second straight
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Newman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Though Newman started in five of the Reds' last seven games, he'll likely be limited to a short-side platoon role moving forward. With Joey Votto's recent return from the 60-day injured list, the Cincinnati infield is looking more crowded these days, and Newman will find himself as the odd man out more often than not.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Losing out on reps
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Newman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Newman is on the bench for the second straight game and may be limited to a part-time role moving forward while rookies Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain have emerged as regulars on the left side of the infield, which has resulted in third baseman Spencer Steer moving to the other side of the diamond of late. Playing time could be even tougher for Newman to attain once Nick Senzel (knee), Joey Votto (shoulder), Jake Fraley (wrist), Wil Myers (shoulder) and Henry Ramos (hip) are all back from the injured list.
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Reds' Kevin Newman: Playing first base Tuesday
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Newman is starting at first base and batting seventh Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Newman might get dinged a bit on playing time with the arrival of top prospect Elly De La Cruz, but the Reds will keep the veteran infielder in the mix Tuesday versus the Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. De La Cruz is at third base in his MLB debut. Spencer Steer will play left field.
