Bryan Reynolds Fantasy Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals at PNC Park, according to MLB.com. Billy Cook is making the start in left field for the Bucs and will bat ninth against Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin. It appears to be a normal rest day for Reynolds, a switch-hitter who typically fares better from the left side against right-handed pitchers. The 31-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star should be back in the starting lineup for the team's series opener on Friday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Reynolds is off to a strong start in 2026, going 19-for-66 (.288) at the plate with three home runs, a double, a triple, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, and a stolen base in 80 plate appearances over 18 games played. Fantasy managers in daily leagues will want to remove him from their starting lineups on Thursday. Cook will be playing in just his 30th big-league game since debuting in 2024 with Pittsburgh. He has one hit in his four plate appearances so far in 2026 in 10 games.

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports that Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds will return to a full-time role in left field this year, with Ryan O'Hearn playing in right field. Reynolds didn't play left field at all last year, but he has twice as many innings there (3,062 1/3) in his career than he has in right (1,402). The 31-year-old veteran has four straight seasons in which his defensive run value was in the negative, and the worst of those (minus-12) was in 2024 in his last year in left field. Reynolds implemented a pre-pitch "tennis hop" that helped him with his reaction time in 2025, though, and he's hoping that will help him as he returns to left field. The Bucs are taking some defensive risks this year in order to try to score more runs. The two-time All-Star had his worst statistical season offensively in 2025, hitting .245/.318/.402 with a .720 OPS, 16 homers, 73 RBI, 68 runs, and three steals in 154 games. Reynolds struck out more and hit more ground balls, although a better lineup around him could lead to a rebound. Fantasy managers may not want to expect Reynolds to return to his peak production, but he should make for a nice fourth or fifth outfielder.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a subpar season in 2025, but the underlying metrics indicate that he could bounce back in 2026. The veteran outfielder slashed just .245/.318/.402 with 16 home runs, all of which represent his lowest markets since the COVID-impacted 2020 season. He also finished last year with a 8.7% walk rate and a career-worst 26.5% strikeout rate. Most of his swing decision metrics are on par with his career averages, but he did post a 44.2% O-contact rate that indicates he had trouble connecting with pitches out of the zone. Still, the 31-year-old is a prime candidate for positive regression (returning to his pre-2025 form), and his .338 xwOBA from last year suggests that he can take a leap forward in 2026. Beyond the upside, there's also name value here, as Reynolds is a two-time All-Star who previously showed that he can contribute at the plate and in the field. He currently ranks as the #51 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Reds. This ended a massive power drought for the 30-year-old, who hadn't homered since June 29. He's been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy this season, slashing just .239/.298/.382 with 11 home runs, 54 RBI, and 42 runs. While his expected batting average of .273 and expected slugging percentage of .476 suggest that he is getting unlucky, he's running out of time to turn his season around. The veteran does have a history of going on extended hot and cold streaks that can last months at a time, so maybe this is the start of what will be a great August.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the biggest bats available for teams looking for an offensive upgrade as we approach the trade deadline. Not all teams can get in on the action, though, since the outfielder has a no-trade list that includes the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Giants, and Padres. The 30-year-old righty has been extremely consistent over the last few seasons with at least 24 home runs in four straight years while hitting over .260 with a wOBA over .335. This year, though, he's hitting only .225 with 10 homers and a .287 wOBA. His underlying metrics have been coming around lately, and he looks like he could have a bounce-back second half, but it remains to be seen what uniform he'll wear the rest of the way. Reynolds comes with a hefty contract and is owed over $77 million through the 2030 season with a club option for 2031.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds could be one of the better outfield bats available at the MLB Trade deadline, but not every team will have a shot at landing the switch-hitting slugger. The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets are the six teams on Reynolds' no-trade list, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Reynolds will be an interesting trade candidate to watch since he's having a little bit of a down year, but has been so productive throughout his career. He's hitting .229 with 10 homers and a .295 wOBA this season, but he has hit at least 24 homers in four straight seasons with a .276 batting average and .353 wOBA over that span. While the contending teams on his no-trade list seem unlikely destinations, he could still be on the move if the Pirates get a good offer for the 30-year-old, who has spent his whole career in Pittsburgh and is under team control through 2031.

According to sources briefed on their thinking, the Kansas City Royals are interested in acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds. However, talks between the two teams haven't commenced in earnest. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal points out that the Royals are last in the league in runs per game. If the 30-year-old Reynolds is still the above-average offensive player he was from 2021-24, then he's underpaid relative to the free-agent market. But if he continues to struggle like he has in the first half of this year, the $74 million he's owed from 2026-30 could become a problem. Reynolds' OPS has slowly improved with the weather heating up, but his defensive metrics are poor, and it's unclear exactly how much the Pirates would ask for him. His advanced metrics paint an optimistic picture, as his xBA (.283) is well above his actual average (.237), and he's in the 82nd percentile in hard-hit rate.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds was pulled from Tuesday's game in the second inning due to his wife going into labor with their third child, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. While there has been no official word yet from the Pirates, it's likely that he will be placed on the paternity list following the game. The maximum amount of time that can be spent on the paternity list is three days, meaning the 30-year-old should be expected back at some point in the upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Reynolds is slashing a disappointing .222/.295/.360 on the year, although his .498 expected slugging percentage suggests that much better days are ahead for the switch-hitter.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds did his part offensively in Monday's 10-3 win over the Marlins. Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a single, a triple, and three RBI. The 30-year-old broke a 1-1 tie in the third inning, lacing a Eury Perez breaking pitch into the right-center gap to clear the bases. It was a bright spot for Reynolds in a season that has uncharacteristically had few so far. While Reynolds usually provides a high fantasy floor, he has slashed just .238/.311/.385 with eight home runs, 39 RBI, and three stolen bases in 283 plate appearances. His counting stats are relatively in line with how he has produced over the past several seasons, but hopefully, he can get his batting average up toward his .273 career mark.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a huge night in his team's 9-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Reynolds went 4-for-4 with a double, a homer, a walk, two runs, and three RBI to help power his team to the win. His three-run homer was a clutch one as it broke a 6-6 tie in the eighth inning. Reynolds looked no worse for wear after missing Sunday's game with tightness. The veteran is now hitting .223 with eight doubles, seven homers, 21 runs, 30 RBI, and three steals across 211 at-bats. Reynolds is starting to heat up at the plate, hitting .346 over his past seven contests.