Zach Maxwell - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Triple-A The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Tony Santillan from the injured list. Maxwell gave up one run over three innings covering two appearances during his most recent stint in the Reds' bullpen.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big-league bullpen The Reds recalled Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Maxwell will help supplement the bullpen as the Reds navigate through a stretch of 17 games in 16 days. The big righty has struggled during his opportunities in the majors this season, logging a 9.90 ERA and 9:10 K:BB over 10 innings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from bullpen The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Maxwell will cede his spot on the active roster and in the Cincinnati bullpen to right-hander Pierce Johnson (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his latest stint in the majors, Maxwell made nine appearances and submitted a 7.00 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 8:8 K:BB in nine innings while gathering one save and one hold.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Moreno's homer in 8th sends Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3 for Lovullo's 700th win

Gabriel Moreno’s go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning lifted the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 to give manager Torey Lovullo his 700th win

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Nabs save in extras Maxwell pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Padres.

Impact Maxwell's last outing was a four-run meltdown versus the Cardinals on Friday. He bounced back well this time, locking down his first career save in the 11th inning after Tejay Antone failed to do so in the 10th. Maxwell has a 13.50 ERA through six innings this season, but he's tossed three scoreless outings out of six appearances, offset by a pair of four-run disasters. He's not a candidate for high-leverage work under normal circumstances even as the Reds use a committee to handle closing duties until Emilio Pagan (hamstring) returns. Maxwell is the ninth pitcher to log a save for Cincinnati this season.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sal Stewart's 11th-inning homer sends Reds past Padres 5-3, ending Cincy's 5-game skid

Cincinnati rookie Sal Stewart hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Reds snapped their five-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Mets rookie Carson Benge ditches his mustache and makes big strides at the plate

After shaving off his mustache, New York Mets rookie Carson Benge broke out of a slump Wednesday night with two clutch hits in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Up from Louisville The Reds recalled Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Maxwell gave up four earned runs in just one inning during his season debut May 1, but he's since fired 7.1 shutout innings at Louisville while tallying 10 strikeouts. He'll get another look in the Reds' bullpen as a result, and the team will clear room for him on the active roster by sending down Connor Phillips and Jose Franco.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Maxwell's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day, with the right-hander going unused out of the bullpen Sunday in the Reds' 1-0 loss to the Pirates. He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Chase Petty, who was recalled from Louisville ahead of his start Monday against the Cubs.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Quick return to majors The Reds recalled Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Louisville after Friday's game but will quickly rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen with Pierce Johnson (personal) being placed on the bereavement list. Maxwell surrendered four earned runs over one inning during his season debut for the Reds against the Pirates on Friday.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Triple-A The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville following Friday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The move corresponds with the Reds activating right-hander Graham Ashcraft (personal) from the bereavement list Saturday. Maxwell was roughed up during Friday's outing against Pittsburgh, when he allowed four runs on three hits (including two homers) and two walks while striking out one batter in one inning's work. He'll return to Triple-A, where he has a 5.91 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 10.2 innings this season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place left-hander starter Brandon Williamson on 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Reds recalled Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

Impact Maxwell has collected a 5.91 ERA and 17:8 K:BB over 10.2 innings this season with Louisville. The hard-throwing right-hander will fill a middle relief role in Cincinnati.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Maxwell struggled to limit traffic on the basepaths during spring training, posting a 5.40 ERA and 2.04 WHIP over 8.1 innings, though he managed to collect 13 strikeouts in that span. If the 25-year-old can right the ship at Louisville, the Reds may consider recalling him to join the big-league bullpen as a depth piece.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Reds fall 2 1/2 games back of last NL wild card as A's complete 3-game sweep with 7-4 win

Rookie Nick Kurtz hit one of the Athletics’ four home runs, a go-ahead, two-run drive in the fifth inning that led the Athletics over Cincinnati 7-4 for a three-game sweep that dro...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Contreras and Pagés go deep to back McGreevy as Cardinals top reeling Reds 4-2

Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the skidding Cincinnati Reds 4-2

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Big Sugar, bigger fastball for Zach Maxwell in historic Cincinnati Reds debut Cincinnati Reds rookie Zach Maxwell struck out 5 in his MLB debut, flashing 100-mph velocity. He allowed a home run for his only run in 2 in...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Sweet news for Reds as flamethrower Big Sugar joins roster PHOENIX -- Cincinnati’s Wild Card chase got a little sweeter on Friday with the addition of the club’s No. 24 prospect, Zach Maxwell, better...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Officially brought up The Reds selected Maxwell's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Maxwell will make his MLB debut when he gets into a game. The 24-year-old reliever has a 4.17 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP with a 59:32 K:BB across 49.2 innings for Louisville in 2025. Ian Gibaut (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to majors The Reds plan to select Maxwell's contract from Triple-A Louisville ahead of Friday's game versus Arizona, Chase Ford of MiLB Central reports.

Impact Cincinnati will need to add Maxwell to the 40-man and 26-man rosters. A sixth-round pick in the 2022 Draft, Maxwell's next appearance will be his MLB debut. The right-hander has appeared in 51 games out of the bullpen at Triple-A this season and has registered a 4.17 ERA and 10.7 K/9 across 49.2 innings. He's been nearly perfect in August, with a 0.96 ERA and 13 strikeouts over 9.1 innings.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominating at Triple-A Maxwell has a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and a 17:3 K:BB in 10.2 innings over his last 10 appearances for Triple-A Louisville.

Impact One of the best relief-pitching prospect in the minors, Maxwell came into the year with significant control issues, and that has still been an issue (16.7 percent walk rate on the year). He struggled initially after getting promoted from Double-A Chattanooga on May 21, but this recent stretch could make him an option for the big-league club in the second half.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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