Brady Singer of the Cincinnati Reds was hit on the ankle but expects to make his next start on Sunday in Cleveland. He reported improvement overnight, with reduced swelling and soreness.
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For all the bad injury news the Cincinnati Reds have experienced with their pitching staff so far this season, they might have finally escaped an injured-list move with the latest scare.
Veteran right-hander Brady Singer, who got drilled just below his right ankle by a shot back to the mound Tuesday night, said he fared so well overnight that he expects to make his next scheduled start without issue, Sunday in Cleveland,.
“When I woke up it was a little sore, but now it’s looser,” said Singer, who participated in a full complement of pregame work Wednesday. “I think the swelling was the biggest concern, but we got a lot of it out (Tuesday) night. It feels a lot better today.”
It didn't look good when Brady Singer was hit on the ankle by a batted ball May 12, but the veteran right-hander felt better on Wednesday. “When I woke up it was a little sore, but now it’s looser,” he said.
The Reds already were operating at enough of a rotation deficit that they signed struggling veteran Chris Paddack – who’d been released by the Marlins – to join the rotation Saturday.
The Singer prognosis was big for a team with three key starters on the injured list and prospect Chase Petty – who looked good in a spot start last week – dealing with a blister this week.
“We’ll obviously keep an eye on (Singer) as we progress,” manager Terry Francona said. “I think there was some expectation he might come in a little worse. We’re hopeful.”
Brady Singer was hit just below his right ankle by a batted ball.
Brady Singer expects to make his next start on Sunday in Cleveland.
After the injury, Brady Singer reported that his ankle was a little sore but felt looser and better the next day.
Brady Singer's biggest concern was the swelling in his ankle, which he noted improved significantly overnight.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
Washington Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas (36) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Sal Stewart (27) hits a single in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. (2) gestures while running the bases after hitting a homer in the third inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood (29) is embraced by teammates while returning to the dugout after hitting a homer in the third inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Washington Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas (36) delivers a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Sal Stewart (27) hits a single in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. (2) gestures while running the bases after hitting a homer in the third inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood (29) is embraced by teammates while returning to the dugout after hitting a homer in the third inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
Singer stayed in the game after being struck on the outside of the foot by a line drive in the second inning. But he had trouble pushing off the mound after that, was less effective and eventually left the game with two outs in the fourth.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Reds' Brady Singer survives injury scare, expects to make next start