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Reds Release Junichi Tazawa, Chris Volstad, Felix Jorge

By Jeff Todd | April 2, 2020 at 12:15pm CDT

The Reds recently released a trio of hurlers, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports. Righties Junichi Tazawa, Chris Volstad, and Felix Jorge were all cut loose before the coronavirus-related roster freeze went into effect.

Each of these pitchers had joined the Cincinnati organization on minor-league deals. It was unlikely in each case that they’d earn a roster spot out of camp.

Tazawa, once a highly productive reliever, failed to crack the majors last year. The nine-year MLB veteran came to the Reds late last season after he was cut free from the Cubs. He had received one spring outing but obviously didn’t show enough to impress the Reds’ brass.

Volstad is another 33-year-old righty with significant MLB action under his belt. He was looking for a comeback after not appearing in the 2019 season. Volstad carries a 5.00 ERA in 772 1/3 career MLB innings.

The 26-year-old Jorge has only minimal experience at the game’s highest level. He has battled health issues over the past two campaigns. Back in 2017, the last time he completed a substantial number of innings, he worked to a 3.68 ERA in 149 upper-minors innings while also earning a brief call-up.

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  1. sterbogod

    3 years ago

    I thought the rosters froze

    Reply
    • dynamite drop in monty

      3 years ago

      Did you try reading

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      • nymetsking

        3 years ago

        reading comprehension is frozen too.

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    • Manfredsajoke

      3 years ago

      It’s a shame Volstad never real developed into the pitcher a lot thought he would but at least he’s managed to get paid well trying.

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      Reply
  2. willymayshayse

    3 years ago

    Read the article…… covered in the FIRST PARAGRAPH.

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    • deweybelongsinthehall

      3 years ago

      it just feels strange reading about players released regardless of when during this time when so many U.S. citizens are out of work.

      Reply
      • DarkSide830

        3 years ago

        stop it. you and everyone else knows sports is not the same as any old 9-5 job. stop acting like it is.

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        • looiebelongsinthehall

          3 years ago

          Darkside. No reason for posting about transactions that are relatively meaningless right now as no games are in sight. To accommodate you, I’ll stop reading these type of blogs. I’d rather read about how wealthy athletes are trying to help others in need. Compassion actually uplifts me. To each their own.

          Reply
  3. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    its a real shame about Jorge. looked like a good prospect before his injuries.

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  4. Connorsoxfan

    3 years ago

    How old is Tazawa now like 50? Jeez

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    • MoRivera 1999

      3 years ago

      The article says “Volstad is another 33 year-old righty” so I assume Tazawa is 33? Just looked on Baseball Reference and confirmed it.

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  5. Metsfan9

    3 years ago

    I didn’t even know Volstad was playing anymore lol. Only thing I know him for is fighting Nyjer Morgan aka “Tony Plush”.

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    • nymetsking

      3 years ago

      Same here. I lost track of him after he went to Colorado.

      Reply
  6. PapiElf

    3 years ago

    I forgot about Tazawa ever since he was on the Marlins.

    Reply
  7. dynamite drop in monty

    3 years ago

    Tazawa will be forever immortalized for throwing gas right past Miggy in 13 alcs

    Reply
  8. stubby66

    3 years ago

    So do these foreign players have to leave the country if they get released because technically they are unemployed? I’m just curious, I dont know how that works. But then arent the boarders closed?

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    • dynamite drop in monty

      3 years ago

      Just how dumb are you?

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      • C. A. Hevia

        3 years ago

        Not nearly as dumb as the guy questioning his intelligence when he’s clearly asking a question and is admitting to not having a clue how it works.

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