Right-hander Patrick Weigel, who’s spent the bulk of the season pitching with the Mexican League’s Saraperos de Saltillo, has signed a minor league deal with the Reds, as first announced by his now-former club. Weigel was assigned to Double-A Chattanooga and tossed a perfect inning with one strikeout on Sunday. Weigel, who turned 30 last week, pitched in a pair of big league … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Patrick Weigel To Minor League Deal
Reds Select Tony Santillan
The Reds announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Tony Santillan. To make room or Santillan on the 40-man and active rosters, outfielder Nick Martini was transferred to the 60-day injured list while right-hander Carson Spiers was placed on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement. It’s far from Santillan’s first stint in the majors with … [Read more...] about Reds Select Tony Santillan
Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Diagnosed With Elbow Strain
The Reds optioned righty Graham Ashcraft to Triple-A Louisville earlier in the week, but they’ve now rescinded that transaction and instead placed Ashcraft on the major league 15-day injured list due to elbow discomfort. As Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer explains, Ashcraft reported elbow discomfort after being sent down. The team’s medical staff examined the … [Read more...] about Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Diagnosed With Elbow Strain
Reds’ Nick Martini Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Reds outfielder/designated hitter Nick Martini underwent surgery yesterday to repair ligament damage in his thumb, manager David Bell informed the team’s beat (X link via Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer). A firm timeline for his recovery wasn’t provided, but Bell noted there’s still a chance Martini could return before season’s end. Martini was placed on the … [Read more...] about Reds’ Nick Martini Undergoes Thumb Surgery
Reds Sign Tony Kemp To Minor League Contract
The Reds brought back Tony Kemp on a minor league contract. The move was announced by Cincinnati’s Triple-A team in Louisville, where the second baseman/left fielder has been assigned. It’s the second time this year that Kemp has signed a non-roster deal with the Reds. He first joined the organization in February. The Vanderbilt product played in eight Spring Training games … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Tony Kemp To Minor League Contract