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Spring debut on tap Buchanan (ankle) is scheduled to pitch in relief Monday in the Rangers' Cactus League game against the Royals, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Buchanan will be making his Cactus League debut, after he was delayed earlier in camp when he sprained his left ankle during one of the Rangers' first workouts of the spring. The 35-year-old right-hander worked primarily as a starter last season at the Triple-A level between stints in the Phillies and Reds organization, but a relief role likely represents his most realistic path to a spot on Texas' Opening Day roster. Buchanan is still viewed as a longshot to break camp with the big club and will most likely be ticketed for Triple-A Round Rock.

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Nearing mound work Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Buchanan (ankle) "should be on the mound next week," Shawn McDonald of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Buchanan has been shelved since spraining his left ankle during a fielding drill early on in camp. He could conceivably ramp up in time for Opening Day, but the 35-year-old is a long shot to make the Rangers' roster.

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Out with sprained ankle Buchanan will be sidelined for about a week after badly spraining his left ankle during a fielding drill, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The injury shouldn't have any long-term ramifications, but Buchanan was already a long shot for a roster spot and this won't help his case. The 35-year-old made one big-league appearance with the Reds in 2024, which was his first at the major-league level since 2015.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI deal with Texas The Rangers signed Buchanan to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Buchanan got into one game with the Reds in 2024, which was his first appearance at the major-league level since 2015. The 35-year-old will give the Rangers some organizational rotation depth.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Buchanan to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact After being acquired from the Phillies a week ago, Buchanan was added to the Reds' 40-man roster Saturday. He made his Reds debut later that day, tossing 3.1 innings out of the bullpen against the Brewers and giving up one run on two hits and two walks. He was designated for assignment a day later and will now stick around in the organization after clearing waivers.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot The Reds designated Buchanan for assignment Sunday.

Impact Buchanan's stay on the Reds' 40-man roster lasted just one day, as Cincinnati called him from Triple-A Louisville to serve as a bulk reliever in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. After relievers Fernando Cruz and Buck Farmer covered the first three innings, Buchanan entered for the next 3.1 innings, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out one. If Buchanan isn't claimed off waivers, he'll likely stick around in the Cincinnati organization and report back to Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot The Reds designated Buchanan for assignment Sunday.

Impact Buchanan's stay on the Reds' 40-man roster lasted just one day, as Cincinnati called him from Triple-A Louisville to serve as a bulk reliever in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. After relievers Fernando Cruz and Buck Farmer covered the first three innings, Buchanan entered for the next 3.1 innings, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out one. If Buchanan isn't claimed off waivers, he'll likely stick around in the Cincinnati organization and report back to Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Functions as bulk reliever Buchanan allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings Saturday versus the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The Reds' pitching plans were not officially announced before the contest, and this amounted to a bullpen game for the team. Buchanan logged the most innings of any of the five pitchers the team deployed, and he threw 33 of 58 pitches for strikes in his first big-league outing since 2015. He maintained a 4.91 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 102.2 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this year before he was traded to the Reds on Tuesday. Buchanan started 16 of his 22 appearances at Triple-A, and there could be room for him to make a spot start or another long-relief appearance while Cincinnati's rotation is shorthanded. If he gets another outing, he'd be on schedule to pitch in next weekend's series against the Mets at Citi Field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Functions as bulk reliever Buchanan allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings Saturday versus the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact While the Reds' pitching plans were not officially announced before the contest, this amounted to a bullpen game for the team. Buchanan logged the most innings of any of the five pitchers the team deployed, and he threw 33 of 58 pitches for strikes in his first big-league outing since 2015. He maintained a 4.91 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 102.2 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this year before he was traded to the Reds on Tuesday. Buchanan started 16 of his 22 appearances at Triple-A, and there could be room for him to make a spot start or another long-relief appearance while Cincinnati's rotation is shorthanded. If he gets another outing, he'd be on schedule to pitch in next weekend's series against the Mets at Citi Field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to big-league roster The Reds selected Buchanan's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact The Reds acquired Buchanan from Philadelphia via a minor-league trade on Tuesday in exchange for cash, and the 35-year-old now has the opportunity to pitch in the majors for the first time since 2015. He posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 102.2 innings during his time with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate and will most likely be used as a multi-inning reliever while with the Reds. Evan Kravetz was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added to big-league roster The Reds selected Buchanan's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact The Reds acquired Buchanan from Philadelphia on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, and the 35-year-old now has the opportunity to pitch in the majors for the first time since 2015. He posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 102.2 innings during his time with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate and will most likely be used as a multi-inning reliever while with the Reds. Evan Kravetz was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Reds The Phillies traded Buchanan to Cincinnati on Tuesday for cash considerations, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buchanan returned from several years playing overseas to join the Phillies organization this season and primarily pitched for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In 22 outings (16 starts) at Triple-A, the 35-year-old logged a 4.91 ERA with a 78:33 K:BB across 102.2 innings. He'll likely report to the Reds Triple-A affiliate in Louisville.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE