The Reds have selected the contract of right-hander Casey Kelly, per a club announcement. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment to make room for Kelly on the club’s 40-man and active rosters. Kelly, 34, was a first-round pick in the 2008 draft and a consensus top-100 prospect early in his pro career with the Red Sox. Kelly was packaged with Anthony Rizzo in … [Read more...] about Reds Select Casey Kelly
Orioles Claim Brooks Kriske, Designate Nick Vespi For Assignment
The Orioles announced that right-hander Brooks Kriske was claimed off waivers from the Reds, then assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. As reported by MASNsports.com’s Roch Kubatko (X link) earlier today, left-hander Nick Vespi was designated for assignment to create an opening on Baltimore’s 40-man roster. Cincinnati designed Kriske for assignment earlier this week, and the righty … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Brooks Kriske, Designate Nick Vespi For Assignment
Hunter Greene Avoids UCL Damage, MRI Reveals Elbow Inflammation
When Reds ace Hunter Greene was first placed on the 15-day injured list last week, there was some optimism that the right-hander would only require a minimum stay on the shelf to combat the issue. Unfortunately, that hope has faded in the aftermath of an MRI on Greene’s elbow that revealed inflammation. As noted by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the club received … [Read more...] about Hunter Greene Avoids UCL Damage, MRI Reveals Elbow Inflammation
Reds Place Andrew Abbott On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
The Reds announced that left-hander Andrew Abbott has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 20, due to a left shoulder strain. Right-hander Alan Busenitz has been selected to take his place on the roster. To open a 40-man spot for Busenitz, catcher Austin Wynns has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. At this point, the club hasn’t provided any … [Read more...] about Reds Place Andrew Abbott On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
Reds Designate Brooks Kriske For Assignment
The Reds announced that they have signed first baseman Dominic Smith, a move that was previously reported. He takes the active roster spot of outfielder Jake Fraley, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, retroactive to August 21. To open a 40-man spot for Smith, the Reds have designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment. Kriske, 30, … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Brooks Kriske For Assignment