Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder fatigue, with right-hander Zach Maxwell recalled as a corresponding move.
- Williamson pitched three innings in his last start before being removed; an MRI showed no structural damage, but he will receive a cortisone injection and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.
- Williamson has faced multiple injuries in recent seasons, including Tommy John surgery that cost him the 2025 season, and has struggled with a 6.11 ERA in 2026.
- The Reds' starting rotation has been impacted by injuries to key pitchers Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, and losing Williamson further strains their pitching depth amid a 19-11 team record.
- The team may rely on bullpen games or call-ups like Jose Franco and Chase Petty to cover starts until Lodolo returns from rehab in about a week.
