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Reds Place Tony Santillan on 15-Day IL, Recall Zach McCambley

The roster move deepens a late-inning shortage that could push Cincinnati to seek bullpen reinforcements before the trade deadline.

Jun 22, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan (64) throws to first to get Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (not pictured) out in the tenth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images/File Photo
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May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) walks on the field in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Reds announced Friday that right-hander Tony Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain, retroactive to June 23.
  • Cincinnati recalled righty Zach McCambley from Triple-A Louisville to fill Santillan’s roster spot and get an extra arm into the late-game mix.
  • It is unclear how long Santillan will be sidelined because oblique strains have variable recovery times despite the 15-day designation.
  • Santillan has struggled in 2026 with a 5.23 ERA, a lower strikeout rate and a higher walk rate, and the club is already missing Emilio Pagán to rehab and Graham Ashcraft to the 60-day IL.
  • With the Reds 37–42 and 5.5 games out, Brock Burke, Pierce Johnson, Sam Moll and Tejay Antone are expected to absorb high-leverage work while the front office weighs deadline options.