The Reds announced today that right-hander Frankie Montas has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm contusion, with fellow righty Casey Legumina recalled to take his place on the active roster. Montas was struck by a comebacker off the bat of Taylor Ward in yesterday’s game, departing after recording just two outs. Amazingly, the bullpen covered 8 1/3 … [Read more...] about Reds Place Frankie Montas On Injured List
NL Central Notes: Montas, Alzolay, Cardinals
The Reds’ 3-0 shutout of the Angels today saw five relievers combine for 8 1/3 innings of work, after a forearm bruise forced starter Frankie Montas out of the game in the first inning. Montas was struck by a Taylor Ward line drive and was still able to throw Ward out at first base, though he then left the mound after an examination from the team trainer. X-rays revealed no … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Montas, Alzolay, Cardinals
Reds Claim Liván Soto From Orioles
The Reds have claimed infielder Liván Soto off waivers from the Orioles, per announcements from both clubs. The O’s had recently designated him for assignment. The Reds transferred Tejay Antone to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move and optioned Soto to Triple-A Louisville. The O’s also announced that catcher David Bañuelos, also recently designated for assignment, … [Read more...] about Reds Claim Liván Soto From Orioles
Reds Notes: Friedl, Rotation, Moll
Reds fans received some disappointing news regarding the status of center fielder TJ Friedl yesterday, as Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer relayed yesterday that the 28-year-old will need another 7-10 days of light activities before beginning to ramp up his rehab of a fractured wrist suffered during Spring Training last month. No timetable for Friedl’s return to … [Read more...] about Reds Notes: Friedl, Rotation, Moll
Reds’ Tejay Antone To Undergo Elbow Surgery
The Reds announced Monday that right-handed reliever Tejay Antone has been placed on the 15-day injured list. Righty Carson Spiers has been recalled from Triple-A to take his spot on the roster. While Cincinnati initially announced the injury as “elbow inflammation,” manager David Bell now tells the Reds beat that Antone tore a tendon completely off the bone and suffered a … [Read more...] about Reds’ Tejay Antone To Undergo Elbow Surgery