Two players on the Reds may need to go under the knife, according to David Bell, as relayed by Mark Sheldon of MLB.com (X link) and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer (X link). Infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand has ligament damage in his fractured hand while left-hander Brandon Williamson has a lesion in his shoulder. Both players will be evaluated in the coming … [Read more...] about Season-Ending Surgeries Possible For Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Brandon Williamson
Reds Sign Justus Sheffield To Minor League Deal
The Reds have signed left-hander Justus Sheffield to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He’s been assigned to the Complex League for now but will presumably move up to a higher affiliate after getting into game shape. Sheffield, 28, will be looking to get back on track after some disappointing results in recent years, though he was once … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Justus Sheffield To Minor League Deal
Hank Foiles Passes Away
Former All Star catcher Hank Foiles passed away late last month at the age of 94, as noted by various sources including Jami Frankenberry of The Virginian-Pilot. An veteran of 11 major league seasons, Foiles played for the Reds, Indians, Pirates, Athletics, Tigers, Orioles, and Angels throughout his time in the big leagues. Foiles started his professional career at the age of … [Read more...] about Hank Foiles Passes Away
Reds Option Graham Ashcraft
The Reds announced Thursday that they’ve optioned struggling right-hander Graham Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville. His spot on the roster will go to reliever Emilio Pagan, who’s being reinstated after a stint on the 15-day injured list due to a triceps injury. It’s the first time Ashcraft, 26, has been optioned to the minors since May 2022, when he was sent down a day after … [Read more...] about Reds Option Graham Ashcraft
Reds Shut Down Brandon Williamson’s Rehab Assignment
Reds lefty Brandon Williamson hasn’t pitched in the majors this season due to a shoulder strain he suffered back in spring training. He’d been out on a minor league rehab stint and looked to be nearing a potential return, but things have now hit a snag. The Reds announced today that Williamson has been pulled back from his rehab assignment — but not reinstated to the roster. … [Read more...] about Reds Shut Down Brandon Williamson’s Rehab Assignment