The Reds announced this morning that they have designated infielder Garrett Hampson for assignment. Outfielder Rece Hinds was recalled to the major league roster in a corresponding move. In addition, the Reds have pulled third baseman Jeimer Candelario off of his rehab assignment. Hampson, 30, signed a big league deal with the Reds last month. He worked with Cincinnati in a … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Garrett Hampson For Assignment
Reds To Promote Chase Burns For MLB Debut
The Reds are planning to select top pitching prospect Chase Burns from Triple-A Louisville, reports C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He will start against the Yankees on Tuesday in his MLB debut. Burns, 22, was the second overall pick in last year’s draft. He dominated for Wake Forest in his final year of college play, going 10-1 while striking out 191 batters across 100 … [Read more...] about Reds To Promote Chase Burns For MLB Debut
Reds Place Wade Miley On IL With Flexor Strain
The Reds announced today that left-hander Wade Miley has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left flexor strain, retroactive to June 17th. Right-hander Connor Phillips has been recalled to take his place on the active roster. Righty Chase Petty has also been added to the taxi squad. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported on the Phillips promotion … [Read more...] about Reds Place Wade Miley On IL With Flexor Strain
Mariners Claim Jacob Hurtubise
The Mariners announced that they have claimed outfielder Jacob Hurtubise off waivers from the Reds. The latter club designated him for assignment a few days ago. The M’s already had a 40-man vacancy. They announced that Hurtubise will report to Triple-A Tacoma, so no corresponding active roster move will be required. Hurtubise, 27, has seen brief big league work in each of the … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Jacob Hurtubise
Reds Acquire Brian Van Belle
The Reds and Red Sox have each announced that right-hander Brian Van Belle has been traded to Cincinnati in exchange for cash considerations. Boston designated Van Belle for assignment earlier this week, and he has now been assigned to Triple-A Louisville. It has been a busy six days for Van Belle, who joined a big league roster for the first time on Monday when the Sox … [Read more...] about Reds Acquire Brian Van Belle