The Reds will purchase Connor Overton’s contract from Triple-A today, per Bobby Nightenale of the Cincinnati Enquirer (via Twitter). Overton will get the start in tonight’s game against the Rockies. Overton made his big league debut last year, splitting the year between the Blue Jays and Pirates. Between the two stops, he tossed 15 1/3 innings over nine appearances (3 starts) with a 4.70 ERA/3.89 FIP.
Reliever Ryan Hendrix, who was designated for assignment, has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A, per Nightengale. The 27-year-old struggled through five relief appearances, serving up three earned runs over 4 1/3 innings.
Former Red Shogo Akiyama may soon find a new home: his old home. The Seibu Lions have expressed interest in signing Akiyama, per Jason Cockrey (via Twitter). Akiyama played for the Lions from 2011 to 2019, when he moved to the States for two seasons with the Reds. He was released earlier this year in the final season of his contract.
Man, this team is hard to watch lol.
6.04 team ERA will do that.
But you have Hendrix! You just need Elvis Andrus and former infielder Jim Morrison. It’ll be like Baseball Heaven, You know you’ll have a hell of a team.
Managed by Buddy Holly-Bell, no doubt.
That’s why I don’t watch. Fan of 30 yesrs. Proud to say I haven’t watched 1 pitch this year … from lockout to trading away everyone to the kind ownership remarks. I’m done- I hope they move … what a crap organization.
I agree that the comments from the team officials were not smart, regardless of whether they were factually accurate.
The team definitely ‘went for it’ for a few years. The effort is commendable but the end result was a terrible miss.
Thanks, bob
We are beyond pathetic
I hope the Reds have a good plan for the future because this season has been flushed down the American Standard.
Honestly, I think the Reds plan is to just wait until Votto and Moustakas contracts fall off after 2023. That’s just over $40m or so opened up after buyouts. If that’s the thinking though, they should have traded Mahle and Castillo when they traded Winker and Suarez.
It just sucks no matter how you look at it. I would say I feel bad for Votto, but he’s been just as bad as anyone at the plate so far.
When their contracts are up, it won’t be a whole lot better. The problem is with the ones running the Reds. It will take 3-5 years to get things right even with competent direction.
Welcome to the big leagues son. Now go pitch in Coors Field against a team that beat our #1 pitching prospect 10-4 yesterday. GREAT way to build confidence for a young player.