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Alex Wood Scheduled For Season Debut On Sunday

By Connor Byrne | July 25, 2019 at 2:44pm CDT

TODAY: Wood is scheduled to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies, the Reds announced (Twitter link).

TUESDAY: Rehabbing Reds left-hander Alex Wood finally looks to be nearing his 2019 major league debut, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com writes. Barring setbacks, Wood – who began a 30-day rehab stint July 6 – figures to join the Reds sometime in the next two weeks.

The 28-year-old Wood, out all season with back spasms, created plenty of optimism during a rehab start Monday with Double-A Chattanooga. It was the fourth minor league start of 2019 for Wood, who threw six innings and 85 pitches of one-run ball. Reds manager David Bell was encouraged afterward, saying: “Excellent reports. He was really good. He felt great. He pitched really well, was really sharp. Everything was positive.”

Bell likely thought he’d be gushing over Wood all season, as the hurler was one of the Reds’ key pickups during the winter. He came aboard in a noteworthy December trade with the Dodgers that also delivered Yasiel Puig, Kyle Farmer and the now-unemployed Matt Kemp to Cincinnati. Wood was then coming off an eminently productive three-plus-year run in LA, with which he put up a 3.46 ERA/3.50 FIP, 8.3 K/9, 2.5 BB/9 and a 52.1 percent groundball rate over 434 2/3 innings.

In light of what Wood accomplished as a Dodger, the Reds were banking on him to help fix what had been a terrible rotation. Even without Wood, though, the Reds’ starting staff has taken enormous steps forward this season. Luis Castillo has turned into a front-line performer, offseason additions Sonny Gray and Tanner Roark have met or exceeded expectations, and Tyler Mahle and Anthony DeSclafani have been fine in complementary roles.

Despite the vast improvement of their rotation, the long-suffering Reds possess the NL’s fourth-worst record (45-53, putting them 6 1/2 back of a playoff spot). Whether the team will sell at the July 31 trade deadline is unknown, but it’s clear the pending free agent Wood won’t be among its trade chips. However, it does appear that Wood will have around two months to showcase himself to Cincy and the rest of the league before a scheduled trip to the open market.

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19 Comments

  1. Koamalu

    6 years ago

    All the signings and trades the Reds made remind me so much of the moves the Padres made in 2015.

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    • flippinbats79

      6 years ago

      And the 2019 Mets

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    • Deleted Userrrrr

      6 years ago

      @Pads Fans At least they didn’t trade for any underwater contracts like Matt Kemp and the best prospect they traded was probably Jeter Downs.

      Still won’t contend for the next 10 years.

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      • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

        6 years ago

        I’d argue that Gray is the best prospect in the trade, and has somewhat started to fast track his way to the big leagues.

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      • joeshmoe11

        6 years ago

        They traded AWAY an underrated contract as well. Didn’t mortgage the future and tried to contend in what is, and was then, a bridge year

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      • fieldsj2

        6 years ago

        What’s it been? 13 yrs since the Padres made the playoffs. A few moves this off-season and the Reds are a playoff team.

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        • Deleted Userrrrr

          6 years ago

          Padres will make it back to the playoffs before the Reds do. Better now, with fewer contributors running into FA this coming offseason and a much stronger farm system.

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      • titanic struggle

        6 years ago

        10 years…what a ridiculous statement…have a crystal ball do ya?!

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  2. SecsSeksSecks

    6 years ago

    Reds should try to trade him right at the deadline in a package for prospects. They won’t win this year and I doubt he stays there. They could likely boost their prospect return from a team that he may actually have the potential to help if he stays healthy.

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    • DarkSide830

      6 years ago

      he might not even be back by then. i doubt he gets any return. it might be better if they try and extend him.

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      • earmbrister

        6 years ago

        I agree dark side. It’s a big risk, but they should explore extending him at a somewhat discounted price. Re-sign him for a 2or3 year deal. The shorter contract will protect the team if he’s unable to stay on the field. And it will allow Wood to reestablish his value for his next contract.

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        • titanic struggle

          6 years ago

          I absolutely with that…

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        • ksoze

          6 years ago

          I woodn’t be too eager to resign Alex. I’d just let him run out the string this season, and move on.

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        • titanic struggle

          6 years ago

          Not so sure about that. He has a good track record, and every team would like to have a solid lefty. I’d try to extend him 2-3 years…

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    • Braves4Ever2025

      6 years ago

      “Package of prospects”

      Very confused by the value you think a returning from season long injury Alex Wood has

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  3. Biggie22

    6 years ago

    Roark has already built up his trade value (or as much as he could for being a mid rotation rental) this year. Reds should just trade Roark and let Alex Wood slide into his spot in the rotation I’d even consider trying to extend Wood while his value is slightly down if you’re confident in his health

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  4. Catch tha Taste

    6 years ago

    Calling him up after 1 start in the minors after being out all season is dumb and desperate.

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    • fieldsj2

      6 years ago

      Try 4 games in the minors. Maybe learn to read before you troll!

      Reply
      • Catch tha Taste

        6 years ago

        Try 1 start on the 22nd… the other games were from earlier in the year when he tried coming back before getting injured again. Do your research before you make stupid comments.

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