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Hangs on for third win Williamson (3-3) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 7-3 victory over the Padres. He struck out five.

Impact Activated from the 60-day IL earlier in the day after recovering from shoulder trouble, the southpaw looked like he was headed for a quick exit in his first big-league start since late April after he served up a two-run homer to Ty France in the first inning and allowed another run to cross the plate in the second. Williamson settled in after that however and gave his offense a chance to get rolling, eventually leaving the mound after 87 pitches (58 strikes). The Reds plan to have him work in tandem with Chase Burns next time through the rotation to help lessen the young righty's workload, which would set Williamson up to make his next appearance on the road early next week against the Dodgers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brito, Bleday and Rodríguez homer, Reds score 7 unanswered runs to beat Padres 7-3

Rookie Juan Brito hit his first home run, JJ Bleday and Héctor Rodríguez also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds scored seven unanswered runs to beat the San Diego Padres 7-3

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Williamson tosses name back into rotation hat with solid return start CINCINNATI -- While the Reds are still trying to win as many games as they can during what remains of the 2026 season, they're also trying t...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Padres vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 2 Casey Mize and the San Diego Padres will take the field against the Cincinnati Reds and projected starter Brandon Williamson on Wednesday at...

5 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Reds square off against the Padres with series tied 1-1

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Williamson activated, Brito recalled to fill expanded roster CINCINNATI — With Major League rosters expanded from 26 to 28 players for September, the Reds added two players on Tuesday. As expected, lef...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Reinstated from 60-day injured list The Reds activated Williamson (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Williamson is slated to make a spot start Wednesday versus the Padres, and after that he will be used in a piggyback role with Chase Burns. The left-hander held a 6.11 ERA and 19:20 K:BB over 28 frames in six starts for the Reds earlier this season and has missed a chunk of the year with a shoulder issue.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Machado leads Padres against the Reds after 4-hit performance

The San Diego Padres play the Cincinnati Reds after Manny Machado had four hits against the Reds on Monday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Spot start on tap Wednesday Reds manager Terry Francona said that Williamson (shoulder) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Padres in Cincinnati, Charlie Golds...

Impact Williamson has been deemed ready to rejoin the big club after wrapping up a six-appearance rehab assignment, during which he compiled a 5.94 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB across 16.2 innings. In his final outing with Triple-A Louisville last Thursday, Williamson covered 4.1 innings and 84 pitches, setting him up to handle a traditional starter's workload when he makes his first appearance for the Reds since April 29. The 28-year-old lefty isn't expected to be in store for any starts beyond Wednesday, however, as Francona noted that he plans to have Williamson piggyback starter Chase Burns in the latter pitcher's future turns through the rotation for the remainder of the season. The arrangement may put a cap on Williamson's overall workload, but it should aid his chances of picking up wins, especially if Burns is limited to fewer than five innings in his starts.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Padres aim to end 3-game slide, play the Reds

The San Diego Padres come into the matchup with the Cincinnati Reds as losers of three games in a row

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Cubs meet the Reds after Crow-Armstrong's 3-home run game

The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds after Pete Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs on Saturday in a 17-5 win over the Reds

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Cubs come into matchup with the Reds on losing streak

The Chicago Cubs will try to break their three-game skid when they play the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Will make sixth rehab start Williamson (shoulder) will make a sixth rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

Impact Williamson had a couple of short outings during his rehab, including a rain-shortened outing, which suppressed the buildup of his pitch count and likely led to a sixth rehab start. The left-hander sports a 5.11 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 12.1 rehab innings.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fifth rehab start Williamson (shoulder) allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out five over four innings for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Williamson completed the fifth start of his rehab assignment overall and fourth with the Bats. He faced adversity throughout his four innings Saturday but managed to limit the damage. The left-hander upped his pitch count to 75 (41 strikes), which indicates a return to the majors could be the next step.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Diamondbacks after Bleday hit for the cycle

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after JJ Bleday hit for the cycle against the Diamondbacks on Saturday

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Williamson continues rehab stint with 4 IP in Louisville Reds starter Brandon Williamson completed the fifth start of his rehab assignment on Saturday, tossing four innings while allowing two hits...

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds meet in game 2 of series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Reds visit the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds face the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Reaches fourth inning in rehab outing Williamson (shoulder) struck out two and allowed one earned run on five hits and no walks across 3.2 innings in a rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Taking the hill for the fourth start of his rehab assignment, Williamson built up to 63 pitches (47 strikes) and induced seven whiffs while averaging 92.7 mph with his four-seam fastball. The Reds will likely decide on Williamson's next step within the next couple of days, but the left-shoulder shouldn't need more than one more tune-up outing in the minors before returning from the 60-day injured list. With Rhett Lowder performing well over the past month as the Reds' No. 5 starter, Williamson may not have a path to the rotation once he's activated and could have to settle for a long-relief role.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins take on the Reds after Marsee's 4-hit game

The Miami Marlins play the Cincinnati Reds after Jakob Marsee had four hits against the Reds on Saturday

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Marlins aim to break road losing streak, take on the Reds

The Miami Marlins travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to break a four-game road skid

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Marlins take road skid into matchup against the Reds

The Miami Marlins visit the Cincinnati Reds looking to end a three-game road losing streak

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Rehab outing cut short Williamson (shoulder) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Williamson got up to 31 pitches before rains came and forced a postponement of his third rehab start. The organization targeted 60 pitches for the rehabbing left-hander, who eventually completed two up-and-downs in the bullpen to reach 65 pitches, per MLB.com. Williamson will make at least one more start for the Bats on Sunday.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

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