Veteran left-hander Sean Doolittle announced on Instagram this morning that he’s retiring after 17 years in professional baseball. He spent the season with the Nationals organization, hoping for a comeback bid in the Majors after undergoing UCL surgery last summer, but the recovery from that procedure and a subsequent knee injury limited him to just 10 2/3 minor league innings … [Read more...] about Sean Doolittle Announces Retirement
Reds Designate Hunter Renfroe For Assignment
The Reds announced that they have reinstated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the COVID-19 injured list with outfielder Hunter Renfroe designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Renfroe, 31, joined the Reds just over two weeks ago. He began the year with the Angels, who went for it at the deadline but then fell out of contention in August. Since they no longer had the … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Hunter Renfroe For Assignment
Reds Release Chasen Shreve
The Reds have released Chasen Shreve, according to his transaction page on MLB.com. The lefty reliever was designated for assignment on September 12, just ten days after the Reds selected his contract. He made three appearances for Cincinnati, including scoreless outings against the Mariners and Cardinals, but turned out to be little more than a placeholder for fellow southpaw … [Read more...] about Reds Release Chasen Shreve
Reds Place Harrison Bader On IL, Select Connor Phillips
The Reds announced a series of roster moves today, with left-hander Alex Young reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and right-hander Connor Phillips selected to the roster. In corresponding moves, outfielder Harrison Bader was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain while righty Carson Spiers was optioned to Triple-A. To open a 40-man spot for Phillips, … [Read more...] about Reds Place Harrison Bader On IL, Select Connor Phillips
Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Scheduled For Season-Ending Toe Surgery
Graham Ashcraft hasn’t pitched since September 1 due to a stress reaction in his right big toe, and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer (X link) reports that the Reds right-hander is slated to undergo surgery on the toe on Tuesday. This procedure would seemingly mark the end of Ashcroft’s 2023 season. It has been an inconsistent campaign for the 25-year-old, which … [Read more...] about Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Scheduled For Season-Ending Toe Surgery