Brandon Williamson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Reds face the Brewers leading series 1-0

The Cincinnati Reds take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Stephenson leads Reds against the Pirates after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Tyler Stephenson's four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates take 3-game win streak into game against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates will attempt to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Bart leads Pirates against the Reds after 4-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds after Joey Bart had four hits against the Athletics on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs aim to stop road slide, take on the Reds

The Chicago Cubs will aim to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds host the Cubs, aim to extend home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs bring 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Reds

The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds aiming to prolong a five-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals and Reds play, winner takes 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Cincinnati Reds bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics try to keep home win streak going, host the Reds

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

The Athletics face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

The Athletics host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres play the Reds with series tied 1-1

The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds aim to stop road losing streak, take on the Padres

The Cincinnati Reds visit the San Diego Padres looking to end a four-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres bring home losing streak into matchup with the Reds

The San Diego Padres take on the Cincinnati Reds looking to stop a four-game home slide

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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