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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

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FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

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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

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Back in majors The Reds recalled Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Phillips received a brief look with the Reds in late June and will not get another chance in the majors. The right-hander went unscored upon in three of his four appearances but surrendered four earned runs in the other outing and has a 4:4 K:BB overall.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Reds recalled Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Phillips received a brief look with the Reds in late June and will now get another chance in the majors. The right-hander kept the opposition off the board in three of his four relief appearances for Cincinnati but surrendered four earned runs in the other outing and has a 4:4 K:BB overall in five innings.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Reds optioned Phillips to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Phillips was needed for two relief innings in Monday's game against the Red Sox, allowing four runs in the outing. Since he would have been unavailable for a day or two, the Reds will supplement their bullpen with a fresh arm.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds place Miley (flexor strain) on IL, recall Phillips in flurry of moves ST. LOUIS -- The Reds placed left-hander Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain and recalled right-hander Connor Ph...

JUNE 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Promoted Friday The Reds recalled Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact The right-hander is joining the Reds ahead of Friday's game in St. Louis as Wade Miley (forearm) heads to the injured list. Chase Petty will be added to the MLB roster Saturday to start in place of Miley, so it could be a short stay in the majors for Phillips, who last appeared in the majors in 2023 and had a 6.97 ERA over 20.2 innings.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up pending Phillips is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Phillips is set to join the Reds' bullpen Friday after tallying a 3.21 ERA in 14 innings at Louisville this season. The 24-year-old had exclusively operated as a starter before 2025, including his five-start stint with the Reds back in 2023, when he logged a 6.97 ERA and a 26:13 K:BB over 20.2 innings.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from Triple-A IL Phillips (shoulder) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Phillips got a late start to the season because of right shoulder fatigue but has been activated following three rehab appearances. He pitched in relief in all three of those outings, and it appears that's the role he'll continue in for the time being.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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