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Kelly, Diamondbacks to take on Mahle, Reds

The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Wednesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Kelly, Diamondbacks to take on Mahle, Reds

The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Wednesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Castillo expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Arizona

The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Tuesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Castillo expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Arizona

The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Tuesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Moving to bullpen De Leon will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact De Leon served as a member of the starting rotation for his first two appearances and posted a 7.71 ERA and 18:5 K:BB in 9.1 innings to begin the year. However, manager David Bell confirmed Wednesday that De Leon will move to a relief role since Sonny Gray (back) is slated to make his season debut Saturday. De Leon is unlikely to factor into high-leverage situations in the near future.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled in loss De Leon (0-1) allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out nine over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact The righty was unable to pick up from his last start, throwing 61 of his 89 pitches for strikes. The 28-year-old saw limited action in 2020 and will have a lot of attention on him moving forward as the Reds decide whether to keep him in a starting role or move him to the bullpen upon teammate Sonny Gray's return.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Weaver expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds

APRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Could be bumped from rotation De Leon will start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, but he is at risk of getting bumped to the bullpen with Sonny Gray returning next week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enqu...

Impact De Leon pitched well against the Pirates in his last time out, but part of the Reds decision might come down to who is more capable of pitching in relief, with the Reds not planning on moving to a six-man rotation. The decision essentially comes down to either De Leon or Jeff Hoffman.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose De Leon talks about 1st Major League hit in Cincinnati Reds' win Jose De Leon matched a career-high with nine strikeouts in the Reds' 5-3 win over the Pirates, and he recorded his first big-league hit.

APRIL 6, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Strikes out nine in no-decision De Leon allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings in Monday's win over the Pirates. He struck out nine batters but did not factor in the decision.

Impact De Leon got off to a rocky start, coughing up a pair of solo homers to Phillip Evans and Colin Moran in the first inning. He settled in and threw 54-of-81 pitches for strikes on the night. As long as Sonny Gray (back) and Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) are unavailable, De Leon should continue seeing action in the rotation. Expect him to face the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

De Leon expected to start for the Reds against the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Jose De Leon: Making Reds Opening Day roster feels like my debut again Jose De Leon will open the 2021 season in the Reds' starting rotation.

MARCH 29, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

To serve as spot starter De Leon is expected to make a start or two at the beginning of the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact De Leon probably won't last long in the rotation, as he'll likely head to the bullpen as soon as Sonny Gray (back), Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) or Tejay Antone (hip) is ready to go. He could a worthy streaming option to start the season as he'll line up to face the Pirates in his first start, but it's hard to have too much confidence in a player who owns an 8.49 ERA in 29.2 major-league innings.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Granted additional option De Leon will have a fourth minor-league option for 2021, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact De Leon was battling for a back-end spot in the starting rotation during spring training but wasn't particularly sharp during four Cactus League appearances (three starts). The right-hander has posted a 6.39 ERA and 1.58 WHIP this spring, and the arbitrator's decision to grant De Leon an additional minor-league option makes it likely that he'll begin the year at Triple-A Louisville.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Brewers De Leon gave up four runs over 4.2 innings against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing three hits (including a homer to Omar Narvaez) and three walks while striking out three.

Impact De Leon, who is battling for the fifth-starter job for the Reds and might be out of options, pending an arbitrator's decision, now has a 6.39 ERA over 12.2 innings this spring, albeit with 17 strikeouts.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in winter ball The Reds are hopeful that De Leon can be a big contributor out of the bullpen after his dominant stretch in the Puerto Rican Winter League this winter, Bobby Nightengale of The Cin...

Impact De Leon is out of options this spring, but the team was already excited about his progress at its alternate training camp site last fall. He has former high prospect pedigree but hasn't been able to stay healthy long enough to fulfill his talent expectations.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

To IL with groin strain De Leon was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right groin strain, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact He came into Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader and walked two batters without recording an out before exiting with the injury. Given that there are less than two weeks remaining in the season, this injury likely means the end of De Leon's 2020 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury De Leon suffered a groin injury during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Reds have yet to release a timetable for De Leon's return. More details should become known after further testing takes place.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury De Leon left Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Pirates due to an undisclosed injury, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact De Leon walked a pair of batters and left the contest immediately after with the team trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday De Leon was optioned to the Reds' alternate training site Thursday.

Impact He will stick on the taxi squad for the rest of this road trip, which ends Sunday. De Leon has given up 12 earned runs in four innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down De Leon was optioned to the Reds' alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact De Leon spent several extra days in the majors after serving as the 29th man during Thursday's doubleheader, but he had a rough outing Sunday. During that appearance, he allowed four runs on one hit and four walks while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning. He'll attempt to right the ship at the team's alternate training site.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on roster De Leon was recalled from the Reds' alternate site Friday.

Impact De Leon was called up to serve as the extra man for Thursday's doubleheader, but the Reds decided to designate Phillip Ervin for assignment instead of send De Leon back down, so he will remain in the big-league bullpen for the time being.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as 29th man for Game 2 De Leon was recalled to serve as the 29th man for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact De Leon allowed eight runs on four hits and four walks Aug. 6 and was optioned to the alternate training site shortly thereafter. He has been added to Cincinnati's roster for the second half of the twin bill and will likely be sent back to the alternate site following the nightcap.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned off roster De Leon was optioned off the Reds' roster Saturday.

Impact De Leon will remain with the team as part of the taxi squad for now. He endured quite a tough time in his lone appearance this season, allowing eight runs in 1.2 innings against Cleveland on Thursday. Joe Kuhnel was recalled in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falls apart in Reds debut De Leon gave up eight runs on four hits and four walks in 1.2 innings against Cleveland on Thursday. He struck out three.

Impact His first inning in a Reds uniform was quite good, as De Leon sat down the side in order in the sixth with two strikeouts. The seventh inning was a completely different story; De Leon loaded the bases and went on to issue three bases-loaded walks in what turned into a nightmarish frame. De Leon had some hype as a prospect and we will likely see him on a big-league mound again this year, but he may head back to the alternate site for now in exchange for a fresh arm.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE