Tejay Antone - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Misses out on Opening Day roster The Reds reassigned Antone to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Antone owns a 2.47 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 76.2 innings in parts of four seasons in the majors with Cincinnati, but he spent the entire 2025 campaign in the minors after completing his recovery the third elbow surgery of his career. The 32-year-old lefty struggled during his stops between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville last season, and while his numbers in the Cactus League this spring (7.94 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB in 5.2 innings) weren't anything special, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati notes that Antone's velocity was up from 2025. Antone will still need to translate those velocity gains into better results at Triple-A before potentially earning another look in the majors at some point later on in 2026.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

After 3 elbow surgeries, he wrote the book on Tommy John GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- As he recovered from a rare third ulnar collateral ligament surgery on his right elbow, Reds reliever Tejay Antone wrote...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

Returns from 60-day IL Antone (elbow) has given up six earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 2.1 innings in three appearances for Double-A Chattanooga since being t...

Impact Antone had resided on Louisville's IL all season while he completed his recovery from April 12, 2024 surgery to repair the UCL and flexor tendon in his right elbow. The operation was the third Tommy John surgery of Antone's career, and given the sketchy track record of pitchers returning from two such procedures to become effective big leaguers, the odds are against the right-hander re-emerging as a reliable bullpen piece for Cincinnati. Though he pitched well over his five rehab outings in the Florida State League, Antone hasn't found much initial success since reporting to Chattanooga.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On rehab assignment Antone (elbow) has tossed 2.2 scoreless innings across two rehab appearances with High-A Dayton.

Impact Antone is recovering from a third Tommy John surgery and has made a total of only nine appearances at the major-league level since 2022. The odds are against him making it back to be a successful reliever for the Reds, but it's possible he'll receive consideration for a promotion during the stretch run if he's pitching well.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Sent outright to Triple-A The Reds outrighted Antone (elbow) to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact He's not on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Antone has undergone multiple elbow surgeries, including one in April to repair UCL and flexor tears. It's not clear when he might be ready to pitch again.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making rehab progress Antone (elbow) reports feeling no pain and will undergo an MRI and ultrasound exams in October to check on his progress, MLB.com reports.

Impact If all goes well next month, Antone could be cleared to begin throwing with weighted plyo training balls. The right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and arm surgery to repair tears in his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor mass tendon April 12.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Tejay Antone feels support from Brent Suter: 'A top-2 teammate there and he ain't No. 2' Antone and Suter bonded in spring training, and Suter wanted Antone to feel his support as soon as possible following his injury exit.

APRIL 11, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Slated for another elbow surgery Antone will undergo surgery Friday to repair a torn tendon and partially torn ligament in his right elbow, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Antone has already had Tommy John surgery twice, with the second one occurring in 2021. He had numerous setbacks after the latter operation and has made just nine appearances at the major-league level since 2022. Now Antone is facing another season-ending surgery.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Our hearts are with Tejay': Reds gutted after Antone exits CINCINNATI -- Sunday was more than a loss for many on the Reds’ pitching staff. It was an emotional punch to the stomach to see one of their...

APRIL 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Leaves with apparent injury Antone was removed from Sunday's game against the Mets with an apparent elbow injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The right-hander entered for the sixth inning but threw just one pitch before departing with the injury. It's a potentially ominous development for Antone, who finished last season on the injured list with elbow tendinitis after spending most of the year recovering from Tommy John surgery.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds reliever Tejay Antone learns to accept life under 100 mph: 'I'm content' After a second Tommy John surgery, Antone had to learn how to reinvent himself — or, more accurately, to un-reinvent himself.

APRIL 4, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Antone emotional after making Reds' Opening Day roster GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- After reliever Tejay Antone was informed Saturday morning that he made the Reds Opening Day roster, the tears flowed. Ant...

MARCH 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Tejay's goal this spring: proving he's healthy GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Two Tommy John surgeries on his right elbow, rehabilitation, setbacks and two full missed seasons have made Reds reliever...

MARCH 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Not expected back this season Antone (elbow) is not expected to return this season, even in the playoffs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Manager David Bell did technically leave the door open by calling Antone's chances of a return "remote," but the writing seems to be on the wall for the righty. Antone returned from his second career Tommy John surgery at the start of September but made just five appearances before being shut down with elbow tendinitis.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI reveals tendonitis Antone has tendonitis in his throwing elbow, MLB.com reports.

Impact Antone underwent an MRI on Thursday that confirmed the discomfort that forced him to the 15-day injured list was a bout of tendonitis, a diagnosis that manager David Bell said was "about as good as you can get." The reliever will get treatment and could return before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to return this season Antone (elbow) said Thursday that he expects to return this year, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Antone landed on the 15-day injured list Thursday morning due to soreness in his right elbow, which has twice required Tommy John surgery. He was sent for an MRI and the results are not yet available, but the 29-year-old reliever but told reporters that "it's nothing catastrophic" and "just a flareup." Antone will be first eligible for activation Sept. 29, just a few days before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on IL Antone was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow discomfort, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Antone had to exit Wednesday's appearance against the Tigers with soreness in his pitching elbow. The reliever downplayed the injury, but there has to be some level of concern considering he's had Tommy John surgery twice. It's unlikely we'll see Antone again this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow injury Antone left Wednesday's game against the Tigers due to right elbow discomfort, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After recently making his way back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, Antone is reportedly once again having troubles with his elbow. The Reds will likely run some tests to determine if there is any structural damage in Antone's elbow, but given Antone's injury history, the team might decide to play it safe and put him on the shelf for the year.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with trainer Antone was removed from Wednesday's game against Detroit with an apparent injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds haven't specified what kind of injury Antone is currently dealing with, but more information should be available shortly. Antone recently returned from the injured list after working his way back from his second Tommy John surgery.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Monday Antone will serve as the Reds' opening pitcher for Monday's game against Seattle, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Antone was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday after spending the start of the 2023 campaign continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless relief inning against the Cubs on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL The Reds reinstated Antone (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Antone has been out since 2021 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he'll now return to the Reds' bullpen in time for their playoff push. The 29-year-old righty made 12 rehab appearances with Triple-A Louisville, putting up a 3.00 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 12 innings. He could potentially work his way into high-leverage situations down the line, but Cincinnati will likely limit him to middle relief after being out for so long.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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