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Earns second win of 2026 Williamson (2-1) earned the win against the Twins on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out two across 5.1 innings.

Impact Williamson's four free passes are a bit of a concern, and he generated just six whiffs while tossing 50 strikes on 93 pitches (53.8 percent). However, he kept the Twins to just one run, courtesy of a sacrifice fly from Austin Martin. After yielding six earned runs in his first start of the season against the Pirates on March 31, Williamson has given up just four runs over his last 16 innings, though he's also walked 11 batters in that span. He is lined up to face the Rays on the road next week, which could be Williamson's last turn in the rotation if Nick Lodolo (finger) is activated from the 15-day injured list.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota native Williamson quiets Twins in Reds' win MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota native Brandon Williamson gave up one run over 5 1/3 innings and Eugenio Suárez made big plays with his bat and his...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Suárez drives in 2 and Williamson pitches into the 6th as Reds beat Twins 2-1

Eugenio Suárez went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs, Brandon Williamson allowed a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Twins host the Reds in first of 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins host the Cincinnati Reds to start a three-game series

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lowe's 3-run double in 1st sparks Reds to 7-3 win over Angels as LA manager Kurt Suzuki ejected

Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a three-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Command issues in no-decision Williamson did not factor into the decision in the Reds' 7-3 win over the Angels on Saturday. He allowed three runs on three hits and six walks while striking out three across four...

Impact Williamson struggled with his control during Saturday's start. He allowed at least two baserunners in each of the four innings he pitched, which ran up his pitch count to 93 with only 49 strikes (52.7 percent) and nine whiffs. His performance against the Halos was more reminiscent of his first outing of the season against the Pirates on March 31, but he did notch a quality start against the Marlins on April 6. It looks to be an inconsistent season for the 28-year-old southpaw, at least until he gets command on the mound in check or until Nick Lodolo (finger) is activated from the 15-day injured list. Williamson is projected to start next week on the road against the Twins.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reds host the Angels on 3-game home slide

The Cincinnati Reds aim to break their three-game home skid with a win over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Dominates Miami during win Williamson (1-1) earned the win Monday against the Marlins, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out four over 6.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Williamson turned in a strong bounce-back performance, keeping Miami hitless into the fourth inning and consistently getting ahead in counts. It was a massive leap forward from his season debut, where the right-hander was hit hard for six runs (including three homers) over 4.2 innings. Williamson came within one out of reaching a career-high in innings pitched, underscoring just how efficient he was on the mound Monday. The 28-year-old will look to carry this momentum into his next scheduled start against the Angels, and outings like this should strengthen his case for a permanent spot in the rotation.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz's 2 hits, Stephenson's HR power Reds to a 2-0 win over the Marlins

Elly De La Cruz doubled and singled, Tyler Stephenson homered and four Cincinnati pitchers combined for a shutout as the Reds beat the Miami Marlins 2-0

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Reds bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins

The Cincinnati Reds will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Miami Marlins

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Treated rudely in debut Williamson (0-1) was the losing pitcher Tuesday when he allowed six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.2 innings in an 8-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Williamson was roughed up by the Pirates in his first big-league start in 560 days. The left-hander avoided damage in the first inning, when he gave up a single and a walk to the first two batters, but the Pirates eventually got to him in the second. A three-run home run from Ryan O'Hearn and a solo blast by Bryan Reynolds highlighted Pittsburgh's five-run frame. "Obviously I threw a few too many heaters over the plate," Williamson told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. "Hindsight 20/20, I throw something else or locate it a little bit. Really the three-run shot was the dagger." Williamson later gave up a third home run in the fourth inning. He's scheduled to make his next start April 6 against the Marlins.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson tagged for three homers in first start since 2024 CINCINNATI — When you're forced to wait 560 days between big league starts, the perfect return would be a triumphant first game back. Despit...

APRIL 1 • MLB.COM

Cruz homers twice, O'Hearn and Reynolds also go deep as Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Oneil Cruz homered twice and Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reds' Brandon Williamson relishes return to mound vs. Pirates Deadspin | Reds' Brandon Williamson relishes return to mound vs. Pirates

MARCH 31 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reds host the Pirates on home winning streak

The Cincinnati Reds, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Plans changing Williamson will start the fifth game of the regular season, March 31, against Pittsburgh, Rich Rovito of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williamson was planned to be part of a three-pitcher grouping that would occupy the fourth and fifth rotation spots, but that plan changed. The Reds need to adjust to being without Nick Lodolo (blister), who will open the regular season on in the injured list. That paves the way for Williamson, Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder to have their own spot in the rotation to begin the season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo will start season on injured list due to blister on his finger

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo will open the season on the injured list as he recovers from a blister on his left index finger

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Sharp in final tuneup Williamson allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings in Friday's spring start against the Cubs.

Impact Williamson retired the first seven batters faced and kept the Cubs scoreless through four innings by inducing a couple of double-play groundouts to end the third and fourth innings. The left-hander finished off a promising spring training, posting a 1.65 ERA with 15 strikeouts and three walks over 16.1 innings. Williamson will be part of a unique three-starter unit, along with Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder, that will occupy the fourth and fifth spots in the rotation.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wins roster spot Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati EnquirerWilliamson was informed that he has made the Opening Day roster, dude reports

Impact Williamson was informed along with fellow starters Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns. The three of them will occupy two rotation spots and back each other up in those spots due to their recent injury histories or lack of experience. Williamson went down with a full UCL tear in his left elbow in Sept. 2024, which required Tommy John surgery. With the southpaw securing an Opening Day roster spot, he will look to take the mound for the first time in a regular season game since then.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could win rotation spot Williamson could win a spot in the Reds' Opening Day rotation, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Williamson threw four shutout innings in Sunday's spring training game an...

Impact Williamson's stat line is nice enough, but also Chase Burns isn't quite extended out like the Reds would have hoped for, nor is his range of mobility where they'd like it, which could give them the impetus to keep Williamson. Williamson missed all of the 2025 season after having Tommy John elbow surgery in September of 2024.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson in rotation mix this spring, but he's happy just to be healthy GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The competition for the fifth spot in the Reds' rotation hasn't even reached spring games yet, but left-hander Brandon Wi...

FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM

Faces hitters Wednesday Williamson (elbow) faced hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Williamson's ability to face hitters in the first week of spring training would seem to indicate that he's facing no restrictions to begin camp after he missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from September 2024 Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old lefty will get the chance to compete for a spot in the Reds' Opening Day rotation this spring, but he still has two minor-league options remaining and seems more likely to begin the season as a starter at Triple-A Louisville.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers try to sweep Reds in NL Wild Card Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds take the field in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers host the Reds in Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Milwaukee Brewers trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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