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Cardinals' Bryan Torres homers in big league debut, 11 years after first minor league appearance

Bryan Torres has made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Sent back down The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Franco gave up three earned runs over two innings during the first half of Saturday's doubleheader, inflating his ERA to 5.40 through 16.2 frames in the big leagues this season. He'll be joined by Connor Phillips on the trip back to Louisville, and the Reds will bring up Zach Maxwell from Triple-A and activate Caleb Ferguson (oblique) from the IL to round out the active roster.

MAY 23 • 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...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old was optioned to Louisville on May 8 but will return to the majors and provide Cincinnati with some bullpen depth. Franco has a 4.30 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB across 14.2 frames in the big leagues this year.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact He's exiting the roster to make space for Nick Lodolo (finger), who is back from the injured list to make his season debut Friday. Franco has been shaky during his time with the big club this season, posting a 4.30 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB over 14.2 innings. The 25-year-old will likely go back into the rotation at Louisville.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

Reds closer Emilio Pagán carted off with an apparent left hamstring injury against the Cubs

Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagán is headed to the injured list after he crumpled to the ground and was carted off the field with a left hamstring injury in the ninth inning of a...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Throws bulk innings Wednesday Franco allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over three relief innings in Wednesday's 13-2 loss to the Rockies.

Impact The Reds bullpen had a lot of work to do when starter Brandon Williamson was removed after three innings with left shoulder fatigue. Franco, who was a starter at Triple-A Louisville, could slot into the rotation pending the results of Williamson's MRI scheduled for Thursday. Aside from Franco, the Reds could also reach down to Louisville for Chase Petty, who was removed early from his start Wednesday for what appears to be a potential recall should Williamson be unavailable when his next turn in the rotation comes due Monday.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee's first MLB homer helps Tigers to an 8-3 win over the Reds

Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the C...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Reds place Eugenio Suárez on 10-day injured list with oblique strain

The Cincinnati Reds have placed designated hitter Eugenio Suárez on the 10-day injured list with a mild left oblique strain

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Summoned back to majors The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Franco had a previous stint with Cincinnati from late March to early April, appearing in three games and allowing two earned runs while posting a 4:5 K:BB over 5.2 innings. He's now back to take the big-league bullpen spot of Kyle Nicolas, who was optioned to Louisville in a corresponding transaction. Franco will likely work in middle and long relief while up with the Reds.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Franco made his MLB debut with the Reds on March 30 and pitched in three games out of Cincinnati's bullpen, registering a 3.18 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB across 5.2 innings. He'll need to work on his command in the minors. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled Kyle Nicolas from Louisville.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Caissie has 3 hits and 3 RBIs to help Marlins beat Reds 8-1

Owen Caissie had three hits and three RBIs to help the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-1

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Chase Burns notches 1st major league win in Reds' 2-0 victory over Pirates

Chase Burns allowed one hit in five innings for his first major league win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Back with big club The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Franco was cut from big-league camp in early March, but he's now back to absorb the roster spot of the injured Caleb Ferguson (oblique). When/if the lefty gets into a game, it will be his major-league debut.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from major-league camp The Reds optioned Franco to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact After getting a spot on the 40-man roster earlier this offseason, Franco impressed in Cactus League play with an 8:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings. He should open the 2026 campaign in the rotation at Triple-A Louisville and could debut in the big leagues later on in the summer.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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