The Cincinnati Reds have a 37-42 record. They are in last place in the NL Central. This is the situation heading into their road series against the Pirates this weekend. The Reds are 12.5 games back from the Milwaukee Brewers. After being swept at home against Milwaukee. Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates. He will face Andrew Abbott at 6:40 PM. The game is at Great American Ball Park tonight. Before today’s game, the Cincinnati Reds announced two roster moves impacting their bullpen. The current closer, Tony Santillan being sent to the injured list ahead of today’s opening game of the weekend series.
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Tony Santillan
The Cincinnati Reds have placed Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list. The injury is a left oblique strain. This decision is retroactive to June 23rd. Santillan has pitched in 34 games this season for the Reds with one win and four losses. He has a 5.23 ERA, five saves, and a 1.39 WHIP through 31 innings pitched this year.
Zach McCambley
The Cincinnati Reds have recalled pitcher Zach McCambley today from Triple-A. He has pitched in three games already this year for the Reds with a 6.75 ERA through four innings of work. With Louisville, he has pitched in five games with two wins and a 2.53 ERA. The Cincinnati Reds acquired McCambley from the Miami Marlins in a deal for Rece Hinds back on May 21st.
