JOE LA SORSA NEWS

Invited to Pirates' camp La Sorsa signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact La Sorsa gave up eight earned runs in just 6.2 innings with the Reds in 2025, but he finished the minor-league season with a 2.59 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 48.2 innings in Triple-A. He'll get another chance to work his way back into the majors during spring training; otherwise, he'll help round out the bullpen at Triple-A Indianapolis.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency La Sorsa elected free agency Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact La Sorsa was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday, and after clearing waivers, he's opted to test the open market rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville. He surrendered eight runs in 6.2 innings with the Reds this season, but he has a 2.82 ERA in 44.2 innings at Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Reds outrighted La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but La Sorsa will remain in the organization after passing through waivers. The lefty reliever has permitted nine runs (eight earned) in 6.2 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reds LHP Nick Lodolo scratched from start due to illness

The Cincinnati Reds have scratched left-hander Nick Lodolo from his start against Toronto because of an illness

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Booted from 40-man roster The Reds designated La Sorsa for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Reiver Sanmartin. La Sorsa has made five appearances out of the Reds' bullpen this season, allowing nine runs (eight earned) in 6.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reds designate outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley has been designated for assignment, with catcher Tyler Stephenson’s thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decision

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Returns to Triple-A The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander took the loss Saturday against the Brewers after giving up three runs (two earned) in the 11th inning, and he won't stick on the major-league roster. Connor Phillips was called up from Louisville to take La Sorsa's spot in the bullpen.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander will head to the minors after he took the loss Saturday against the Brewers after giving up three runs (two earned) in the 11th inning. Connor Phillips was called up from Louisville to take La Sorsa's spot in the bullpen.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss after yielding home run La Sorsa (0-1) took the loss against the Brewers on Saturday after giving up a three-run home run in the 11th inning.

Impact La Sorsa was brought up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and tossed a scoreless inning during Friday's contest. He was brought in for the 11th inning Saturday and tasked to keep things tied at 3-3, but the game was blown wide open after his changeup to Andruw Monasterio was taken deep to left field for a three-run homer. La Sorsa has yielded four major-league home runs despite appearing in just six games this season, which has inflated his numbers to a 9.53 ERA and 2.12 WHIP over 5.2 innings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Monasterio's 3-run homer lifts Brewers to 14th straight win, 6-5 over Reds

Andruw Monasterio hit a three-run home run in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers won their franchise-record 14th game in a row, 6-5 over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday nigh...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Reds put Chase Burns (right flexor strain) on 15-day IL The Reds placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with a Grade 1 right flexor strain. To take Bur...

AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Called up by Reds The Reds recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact La Sorsa will step onto the 26-man roster Friday in place of Chase Burns (elbow), who's been placed on the 15-day injured list. The 27-year-old reliever hasn't pitched for the Reds since June 30. He's surrendered six runs in 4.2 innings in the big leagues this season, but he's cruised to a 2.70 ERA in 40 innings at Louisville.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact La Sorsa's latest stint in the big leagues last just one day, and he allowed two runs over 2.2 innings in a relief appearance in Boston. The Reds are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big-league bullpen The Reds recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by Ian Gibaut (shoulder), who has landed on the 15-day injured list. La Sorsa has made two appearances for the Reds this season, getting dinged for four runs.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to minors The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact La Sorsa was just recalled Tuesday and was knocked around for four runs over one inning in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians. The Reds have not announced a corresponding move, but it's likely that Brent Suter will return from the bereavement list prior to Friday's contest in Detroit.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Reds recalled La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact La Sorsa has made one appearance with the Reds this season, tossing a scoreless frame. He will give manager Terry Francona another left-handed relief option while Brent Suter is on the bereavement list.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact La Sorsa was added as a 27th man Saturday, when the Reds and Diamondbacks completed a suspended game along with playing their regularly scheduled contest. The lefty reliever pitched one inning in the latter game, managing a scoreless frame despite two walks.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors The Reds optioned La Sorsa to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact La Sorsa was added as a 27th man Saturday, when the Reds and Diamondbacks completed a suspended game along with playing their regularly scheduled contest. The lefty reliever pitched one inning in the latter game, managing a scoreless frame despite two walks.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Lux hits a grand slam, Reds rout Diamondbacks 13-1 for 2nd win of the day

Gavin Lux hit a grand slam, Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered for the second straight game and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 on Saturday after complet...

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Serving as 27th man The Reds appointed La Sorsa as the 27th man for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact With Friday's suspended game resuming Saturday, the Reds will replenish their bullpen by adding La Sorsa to the tax squad. He has spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Louisville, where he has a 3.92 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 14:14 K:BB across 20.2 innings.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man and optioned The Reds selected La Sorsa's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and optioned him to Louisville, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact La Sorsa had an upward mobility clause in his minor-league contract and the Reds have decided to keep him around rather than lose him to another organization. The left-handed reliever has posted a 3.92 ERA and 14:14 K:BB over 20.2 innings this season with Louisville.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned despite velocity bump The Reds reassigned La Sorsa to minor-league camp Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports.

Impact La Sorsa tossed six scoreless innings and has displayed a major bump up in velocity this spring, sitting in the mid-90s after he averaged 90.7 mph during the 2024 season. It wasn't enough to make the Opening Day roster, but the lefty gives the Reds some relief depth at Triple-A Louisville.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut La Sorsa (illness) struck out two batters in a perfect inning of relief in Monday's 5-4 win over the Brewers in Cactus League play.

Impact La Sorsa wasn't available for the start of spring training while recovering from an illness, which put him behind the other relievers competing for a spot in the Reds' Opening Day bullpen. After moving past the ailment and completing his throwing progression, La Sorsa finally got the chance to make his Cactus League debut earlier this week and came through with an impressive outing. The southpaw is attending camp as a non-roster invitee, so he'll likely need to string together a few more strong performances to build a more serious case for a bullpen job with the Reds.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable to start camp La Sorsa was not present at spring training Tuesday due to an illness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact La Sorsa, who is in camp as a non-roster invitee, is due back in a few days. The left-hander appeared in 16 games for the Nationals in 2024, posting a 4.58 ERA and 1.25 WHIP while giving up four home runs in 17.2 innings.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI pact with Cincinnati The Reds signed La Sorsa to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The lefty reliever will receive $780,000 if in the majors. La Sorsa, 26, has posted a 4.47 ERA and 42:12 K:BB over 50.1 innings across parts of two seasons at the big-league level.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE