Brandon Williamson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hit hard in fifth loss Williamson (5-5) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, striking out three while allowing four runs on four hits and three walks in three innings.

Impact Williamson didn't end the year on a positive note, as he couldn't make it to the fourth inning despite tossing 76 pitches. The left-hander was part of the Reds' Opening Day rotation, but a shoulder injury cost him most of the season and derailed his campaign. After logging a career-worst 5.30 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 36:30 K:BB in 52.2 innings, he may have to battle for a roster spot again next spring.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays and Reds meet in series rubber match

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Brandon Williamson and Reds' Offense Shine Bright, Defeat Braves 4-0 The Cincinnati Reds pick up an impressive win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night to begin their three-game series.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Records quality start in win Williamson (5-4) earned the win after allowing three hits through six scoreless innings against Atlanta on Tuesday. He struck out two.

Impact Williamson made his first start since Sept. 2 against the Padres. The left-hander recorded his first quality start since April 6 on Tuesday. Through eight starts (11 games) this season, Williamson owns a 4.89 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 33:27 K:BB over 49.2 innings. The 28-year-old is slated to start Game 162 against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz closes in on 30-30, Williamson throws six sharp innings as Reds blank Braves 4-0

Elly De La Cruz closed in on a 30-30 season, Brandon Williamson threw six sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 4-0

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves' star Acuña day-to-day after fouling ball off left leg

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Atlanta’s game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Brandon Williamson Battle of the struggling pitchers and teams with little to play for

5 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Moves into rotation Williamson will start Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact Williamson re-enters the rotation after the Reds placed Chase Burns (groin) on the 15-day injured list Sunday. The former rejoined the Reds after a lengthy rehab from a shoulder injury and made one start earlier this month before moving into a piggyback role behind Burns, who had his innings restricted during the final month of the regular season. Williamson will get two more starts over the final week of the regular season, which could serve as an audition for a spot in the rotation next season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eugenio Suárez hits a 3-run homer to lift Reds past Brewers 4-3 and avoid a winless road trip

Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, helping the Cincinnati Reds edge past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Takes loss in bulk-relief role Williamson (3-4) allowed six runs (three earned) on three hits, five walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over 4.1 innings to take the loss versus the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact Williamson has been tabbed to handle a piggyback role with ace Chase Burns as the Reds focus on managing Burns' workload late in the season. Williamson wasn't good in this tough matchup, with a three-run home run by Teoscar Hernandez in the sixth inning accounting for most of the damage. For the season, Williamson is at a 5.97 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 28:27 K:BB through 37.2 innings. While working in bulk relief theoretically gives the southpaw a better chance at wins, the Reds have three of their last five series of the year coming against division-leading teams. Burns and Williamson are projected to work in tandem again over the weekend in Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández's 3-run homer and Sheehan's 10 Ks power Dodgers past Reds 6-3 for 5th straight win

Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

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.

SEPTEMBER 3 • 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

SEPTEMBER 2 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 2 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 2 • 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

SEPTEMBER 2 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 1 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 1 • 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

SEPTEMBER 1 • 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

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