The Reds have activated Lucas Sims from the IL, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Brad Brach will be heading the other direction in a corresponding move, going on the IL with a shoulder impingement.
Sims has been out since late June with an elbow sprain. At the time, it was expected that he would miss about a month, a timeline that proved to be just a tad optimistic. The 27-year-old has been an important member of a Reds bullpen that has been a source of frustration for the club this year. His 5.02 ERA looks high but all the advanced metrics like him better. (3.26 xERA, 3.45 FIP, 3.75 xFIP, 3.19 SIERA) This optimism is borne out by his excellent strikeout rate of 34.9%, although his walk rate is a bit high at 11.9%.
As for Brach, a timeline for his injury is unknown. But a shoulder issue is always worrisome for a pitcher. The 35-year-old has thrown 29 innings for the Reds this year, with a 5.59 ERA, strikeout rate of 24.1% and walk rate of 12.8%.
And a home run rate of 33%! Second worst pitcher on the Reds right now. I’m sure that I’m exaggerating on the home run rate but that has to be really close
The Sheriff of Megaton is back in action!
I can’t believe Darkside830 hasn’t commented on this article yet.
so sorry that I have the app…and that you have an obsession.
Do you have issues getting notifications or is it just me?
sometimes they are slow, but if you arent getting them at all I’d check the little slider symbol. that accesses settings for articles that appear and notifications.
Brad Brach is still pitching?
In a manner of speaking, I guess he is. Looks more like throwing and hoping most of the time.
Thank you Sal Ramono. well done last nite.