Overview
- The Reds brought right-hander Tejay Antone back to the majors, marking his return from a third elbow ligament reconstruction after a two-year rehab.
- Closer Emilio Pagán went to the 15-day injured list with a hamstring injury, creating an immediate need in Cincinnati’s bullpen.
- To open a 40-man roster spot, the team moved left-hander Brandon Williamson to the 60-day injured list with shoulder fatigue.
- The club also returned reliever Pierce Johnson from bereavement leave and optioned Chase Petty to Triple-A Louisville after his spot start.
- Antone earned the call with strong Triple-A results this year, posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 15/6 K/BB in 12 games, and his comeback was described as one of the few after a third elbow reconstruction.