Reds Select Tejay Antone
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Reds have selected the contract of right-hander Tejay Antone and activated right-hander Pierce Johnson from the bereavement list, while optioning Chase Petty and placing Emilio Pagán on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
- To make room for Antone on the 40-man roster, left-hander Brandon Williamson was transferred to the 60-day injured list due to ongoing shoulder issues.
- Antone's promotion marks a significant comeback after multiple major elbow surgeries and setbacks since 2017, with limited pitching innings from 2022 to 2025; his recent Triple-A performance has been encouraging with a 2.25 ERA and strong strikeout rate.
- Emilio Pagán is expected to miss 4 to 8 weeks following a hamstring injury sustained during a game, which will likely require other pitchers like Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft to fill save roles in his absence.
- Chase Petty, recently recalled for a spot start, is expected to be replaced by Nick Lodolo, who will return from the injured list to join the Reds' starting rotation.
