Juan Brito hits first career home run for Cincinnati Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Juan Brito recorded his first career MLB home run on Wednesday during the Cincinnati Reds' 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. The infielder’s three-run shot in the second inning tied the game at 3-3. Cleveland previously traded Brito and Alejandro Rivera to the Reds in exchange for Nathaniel Lowe on the trade deadline. During his time with the Guardians earlier this season, Brito struggled at the plate, recording a.176 average with 17 strikeouts across 15 games. The Reds are currently evaluating his potential as they navigate the remainder of the season, with the possibility that the young player could earn a starting role for the team's future roster.
- •Juan Brito hit his first career MLB home run on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
- •The three-run home run tied the game against the San Diego Padres in the second inning.
- •Cleveland traded Brito to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Nathaniel Lowe on the deadline.
- •Brito batted.176 in 15 appearances with the Cleveland Guardians this season.
- •The Reds improved to a 67-73 record following the 7-3 win over San Diego.
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"Juan Brito struggled to put the pieces together for the Cleveland Guardians. Now, he’s at the other end of the state of Ohio, trying to put the pieces together for the Cincinnati Reds — and off to a good start. Brito launched his first career MLB home run on Wednesday, a three-run shot in the […] The post Guardians Sent Promising Youngster to Reds, and He Hit 1st MLB HR appeared first on HEAVY.
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