The Reds have released Chasen Shreve, according to his transaction page on MLB.com. The lefty reliever was designated for assignment on September 12, just ten days after the Reds selected his contract. He made three appearances for Cincinnati, including scoreless outings against the Mariners and Cardinals, but turned out to be little more than a placeholder for fellow southpaw … [Read more...] about Reds Release Chasen Shreve
Reds Place Harrison Bader On IL, Select Connor Phillips
The Reds announced a series of roster moves today, with left-hander Alex Young reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and right-hander Connor Phillips selected to the roster. In corresponding moves, outfielder Harrison Bader was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain while righty Carson Spiers was optioned to Triple-A. To open a 40-man spot for Phillips, … [Read more...] about Reds Place Harrison Bader On IL, Select Connor Phillips
Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Scheduled For Season-Ending Toe Surgery
Graham Ashcraft hasn’t pitched since September 1 due to a stress reaction in his right big toe, and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer (X link) reports that the Reds right-hander is slated to undergo surgery on the toe on Tuesday. This procedure would seemingly mark the end of Ashcroft’s 2023 season. It has been an inconsistent campaign for the 25-year-old, which … [Read more...] about Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Scheduled For Season-Ending Toe Surgery
MLBTR Poll: The Crowded NL Wild Card Race
Despite Fangraphs’ Playoff Odds giving Atlanta (100%), Los Angeles (100%), Milwaukee (98.7%), Philadelphia (96.3%), and Chicago (78%) better than 75% odds of making the playoffs, play in the National League closed this evening with the NL Wild Card race looking as tight as ever thanks to the third and final spot. Four teams sport winning percentages of .511, putting all of them … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: The Crowded NL Wild Card Race
Reds Designate Chasen Shreve For Assignment
The Reds announced today that left-hander Brandon Williamson has been activated from the COVID-19 injured list, with fellow lefty Chasen Shreve designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Shreve, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Tigers in the offseason and cracked that club’s Opening Day roster. He posted a 4.79 earned run average over 47 appearances before … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Chasen Shreve For Assignment