Connor Phillips - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Phillips optioned to Minors as part of Reds' bullpen shakeup CINCINNATI – Walks have been a big weakness for the Reds’ bullpen this season. And the demotion of the Major League leader among relievers i...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Optioned to Louisville The Reds optioned Phillips to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact After posting a 2.88 ERA through 25 innings last season, Phillips has struggled to the tune of a 5.53 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 27.2 frames to begin the 2026 campaign, so the Reds will send him and Jose Franco down to the minors to right the ship. To fill the open roster spots, Caleb Ferguson (oblique) was activated from the IL, and Zach Maxwell was promoted from Louisville.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Torres homers in major league debut at age 28 as Cardinals beat Reds 8-1

Bryan Torres hit a two-run homer and also singled in his major league debut at age 28, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-1 in the opener of a day-night dou...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Struggles again Thursday Phillips was pressed into action Thursday against the Cubs after Rhett Lowder (shoulder) left in the fourth inning, and proceeded to allow five runs on four hits and a walk in one...

Impact It's tempting to give Phillips a little bit of grace given the circumstances of his entry into the game, and because of a mental mistake made by catcher Tyler Stephenson. But this isn't his first recent disaster outing, including one last weekend where he walked all four batters that he faced. For the season he has 21 walks allowed in 20 innings, and thus can't be a serious candidate for saves for the Reds even with Emilio Pagan (hamstring) out.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder exits with right shoulder discomfort at Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Busch hits RBI single in 10th as Cubs beat Reds 3-2 for seventh straight win

Michael Busch singled in the winning run in the 10th inning after hitting a tying home run in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs won their seventh straight by rallying again to beat t...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

The Reds tie an MLB record by walking 7 straight batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds issued a Major League Baseball record-tying seven straight walks during the second inning of a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart

Benches cleared in Cincinnati after San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller struck out Reds infielder Sal Stewart to end Thursday's game.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart

Benches clear after final out in tense Giants-Reds series finale CINCINNATI – Things got chippy between the Reds and Giants during Thursday's three-game series finale at Great American Ball Park, resulting...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Conine and Norby homer to lead the Marlins to a 7-4 win over the Reds

Griffin Conine and Connor Norby homered to lead the Miami Marlins past the Cincinnati Reds 7-4

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Cruz homers, Skenes returns to form as Pirates take series with 8-3 victory over Reds

Oneil Cruz had a three-run homer, his third in two games, Paul Skenes allowed one run in five innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 to take the three-...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Tallies first save Monday Phillips earned the save Monday against the Pirates, walking two in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Closer Emilio Pagan was likely unavailable after working each of the past two days for Cincinnati, opening the door for Phillips to claim his first save opportunity of the year. Monday marked Phillips' first career major-league save, though the right-hander doesn't figure to see very much ninth-inning work in 2026 when Pagan or other Reds high-leverage arms are available.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Extra-inning win Phillips threw two scoreless innings against the Red Sox in extra innings Saturday, picking up the win when the Reds walked it off in the 11th inning. He struck out three without a...

Impact Phillips played an increasingly important role in the Reds bullpen when they pushed to win a Wild Card spot last season. He's unlikely to displace Emilio Pagan, Tony Santillan or even Graham Ashcraft in the bullpen pecking order for the Reds, but he could serve as a nice pivot whenever one or more of them is unavailable.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dane Myers hits game-winning single in the 11th as the Reds beat the Red Sox 6-5

Dane Myers’ single to left in the 11th inning scored designated runner TJ Friedl from third as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-5

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Secures Opening Day spot in pen Phillips was informed by the Reds that he has made the Opening Day roster, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Phillips got off to a rough start to begin spring training as he allowed three earned runs in three of his first five appearances. After the last one in which he allowed three runs March 5, the righty gas gone his three most recent appearances with one earned allowed across 3.1 innings. The Reds are hoping the former starter can recapture the dominance he found as a reliever to conclude the 2025 season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for bullpen spot Phillips is part of a group competing for the final spots in the Reds' bullpen, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Phillips made the transition from starter to reliever in 2025 following a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). To treat TOS, the right-hander received Botox injections, which alleviated the symptoms and allowed him to pitch in shorter stints. Hence, the move to the 'pen. Phillips was dominant over the final six weeks of 2025, using a two-pitch mix of four-seamers and sweepers (0.53 ERA, plus-5 Run Value) to post a 1.80 ERA with 28 strikeouts and eight walks over his final 17 appearances (20 innings). Cincinnati upgraded its bullpen during the offseason, but spots are available. Phillips will compete with several others like Sam Moll, Zach Maxwell and Luis Mey for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

With TOS under control, Phillips confident he can thrive in Reds' 'pen GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Being a power-armed right-handed reliever wasn't the role Connor Phillips envisioned this time last year. The transition...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

Ohtani and Hernández power Dodgers past Reds 10-5 with 2 homers each in Wild Card Series opener

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs apiece, Blake Snell struck out nine over seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in the...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohtani hits 2 homers for Dodgers in playoff opener against Reds

Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Thriving in relief Phillips (5-0) retired all four batters he faced Friday night against the Brewers, striking out three while picking up the win.

Impact Since getting called back up from Triple-A Louisville, Phillips has posted a 1.45 ERA and 0.64 WHIP, striking out 26 while walking seven over 18.2 innings. Phillips has quietly been one of the success stories for the Reds, converting from starter to reliever while overcoming Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the neck. Given Phillips's 33.0 percent strikeout rate and 98.3-mph average fastball, his role in the Reds' bullpen in 2026 could be elevated.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving in relief Phillips retired all four batters he faced Friday night against the Brewers, striking out three while picking up his fifth win of the season.

Impact Since getting called back up from Triple-A Louisville, Phillips has posted a 1.45 ERA and 0.64 WHIP, striking out 26 while walking seven over 18.2 innings. Phillips has quietly been one of the success stories for the Reds, converting from starting to relieving while overcoming Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the neck. Given Phillips's 33.0 K% and 98.3 mph average fastball, his role in the Reds' bullpen in 2026 could be elevated.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds Jump Mets for Final NL Wild Card Spot With 2 Games Remaining

The Reds beat the Brewers, while the Mets lost to the Marlins, bringing Cincinnati and New York to a tie, but the Reds hold the advantage fo...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Reds Jump Mets for Final NL Wild Card Spot With 2 Games Remaining

Reds' Connor Phillips is one of the coolest redemption stories in baseball | Sporting News Baseball is very often the best thing out there to remind us about the beauty of life.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Spencer Steer hits 2 of the Reds' 5 homers in a 7-4 win over the Cubs

Spencer Steer hit two of Cincinnati’s season-high five homers as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on to keep pace in the National League wild-card race

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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