Yankees at Reds MLB Preview - June 23, 2025

Monday, June 23rd, 2025

The Cincinnati Reds host the New York Yankees on Monday, June 23, 2025, to begin a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

Game Details

New York Yankees (45-32) at Cincinnati Reds (40-38)

Date: June 23, 2025

Time: 7:10 p.m. EDT

Location: Cincinnati

The Yankees are currently first in the AL East, while the Reds are fourth in the NL Central.

Pitching Matchup

Yankees Probable Starter: Allan Winans (0-0)

Reds Probable Starter: Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.71 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 74 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Yankees Moneyline: -125

Reds Moneyline: +105

Over/Under: 10 runs

Matchup Overview

This game marks the first meeting between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds this season. The Reds hold a 20-17 record at home. Cincinnati has been successful when hitting for power, going 21-5 in games where they hit two or more home runs.

The New York Yankees come into the series with a 21-16 record on the road. The Yankees offense ranks among the best in MLB, boasting the fourth-highest team batting average at .256.

Top Performers

Reds Top Performers

Gavin Lux has been a key contributor for the Reds with 14 doubles, a triple, and three home runs. Elly De La Cruz has been hot recently, batting 13 for 41 with two doubles, a triple, and five home runs over the last 10 games.

Yankees Top Performers

Paul Goldschmidt leads the Yankees with 15 doubles, a triple, and eight home runs. Trent Grisham has also performed well over the past 10 games, going 9 for 38 with two doubles and two home runs.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Cincinnati Reds

Record: 5-5

Batting Average: .245

ERA: 5.39

Run Differential: Outscored by eight runs

New York Yankees

Record: 3-7

Batting Average: .227

ERA: 2.20

Run Differential: Outscored opponents by three runs

Injury Report

Reds Injuries

Jeimer Candelario: day-to-day (spine), Wade Miley: 15-Day IL (flexor), Graham Ashcraft: 15-Day IL (groin), Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (foot), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Yankees Injuries

Ryan Yarbrough: 15-Day IL (oblique), Oswaldo Cabrera: 60-Day IL (ankle), Yerry De Los Santos: 15-Day IL (elbow), Marcus Stroman: 15-Day IL (knee), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gerrit Cole: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Gil: 60-Day IL (back)

In summary

The New York Yankees (45-32) visit the Cincinnati Reds (40-38) on June 23, 2025, at 7:10 PM ET for the first game of their series. The Yankees, leading the AL East, send Allan Winans to the mound against the Reds' Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.71 ERA). New York is the slight betting favorite at -125 with an over/under of 10 runs. Cincinnati is 20-17 at home and performs well when hitting multiple homers. New York boasts the fourth-best team batting average in MLB and a 21-16 road record. Key players include Gavin Lux and Elly De La Cruz for the Reds, and Paul Goldschmidt and Trent Grisham for the Yankees. In their last 10 games, the Reds are 5-5 with a 5.39 ERA, while the Yankees are 3-7 with a strong 2.20 ERA. Both teams are dealing with significant injury lists heading into the matchup.

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