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Marsee went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Monday's win over the Phillies.

The 25-year-old center fielder has found himself batting ninth in his last two starts, and at least on Monday the move sparked a bit of offense from him. Marsee's had a rough season overall, but he's showing signs of life in July, slashing .255/.387/.333 over 18 games with one homer, one steal, five RBI and nine runs.

The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Franco will be available for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians as the 27th man on the roster. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings in his last start at Louisville and could serve as the bulk reliever for the Reds in Tuesday's nightcap. Franco has made nine appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen in 2026, posting a 5.40 ERA and 13:14 K:BB over 16.2 innings.

Acuna went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Mets.

Making his return from a seven-week absence due to a hamstring strain, Acuna slotted back in as Atlanta's leadoff hitter and laced a single off Zac Thornton in his first trip to the plate before coming around to score on an Ozzie Albies knock. Acuna has had a disappointing, injury-plagued season so far, and through 54 games he's managed a .251/.371/.417 slash line with seven homers, 15 steals, 22 RBI and 32 runs.

Koss went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers.

Casey Schmitt exited Monday's contest with left knee discomfort after hitting a single, and Koss entered the game in his place before stealing second base. The 28-year-old also drew a walk in the fourth inning but was picked off at first. Koss is slashing just .130/.231/.174 with a run scored and a stolen base across 26 plate appearances this season, though he could see more action if Schmitt misses time.

Hentges picked up a hold in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers, striking out one in a scoreless inning.

After allowing two runs on seven pitches across one-third of an inning in his previous outing, Hentges bounced back Monday. The 30-year-old southpaw entered the game with a runner on first but retired all three batters he faced, throwing seven of his 13 pitches for strikes. He now owns a 2.53 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 24:16 K:BB across 21.1 innings in 28 appearances this season.

Singer is slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Guardians in Cincinnati, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Heading into the week, the Reds had confirmed Singer as their starter for the middle game of the series with the Guardians, but he'll wind up getting pushed back a day in the schedule after a rainout Monday created a doubleheader Tuesday. A candidate to be moved ahead of next Monday's trade deadline, Singer has bounced back from a rocky start to the season by going 3-4 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB In 52.1 innings over nine starts since the beginning of June.

Marte is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Marte will likely see the bulk of the starts in right field for the Reds following the injury to Spencer Steer (wrist), but he'll take a seat in the first game of Tuesday's twin bill. JJ Bleday will play right field and TJ Friedl will be in left field for the afternoon tilt.

Triple-A Louisville placed Aguiar on the 7-day injured list July 21 due to an unspecified injury.

Aguiar is on the shelf for the second time this season, after Louisville previously deactivated him April 9 before reinstating him June 4. Through 11 starts at Triple-A this season, Aguiar has submitted a 6.23 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 43:29 K:BB in 43.1 innings.

Urias (elbows) was removed from a rehab game at Triple-A Memphis on Sunday after being hit on the elbow by a pitch, Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Urias was played in his second rehab game as he works his way back from tennis elbow in both arms. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Urias is "staying there for now" on his rehab assignment at Memphis, so it appears he's avoided a serious setback. It's unclear whether he'll be able to play Tuesday, however. Urias has been sidelined since early May.

Lodolo (finger) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Lodolo, who is on the mend from a blister on his left index finger, has now completed two side sessions since landing on the injured list July 12. In an effort to combat further recurrences of blisters, Lodolo has been testing out a new grip for his breaking pitches, and he's thus far experienced no issues since he resumed throwing. Lodolo will likely need to face hitters and potentially make a rehab start before returning from the IL.