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Post by kinsm on Apr 7, 2016 21:06:55 GMT -5
Sent out on Rehab Assignment: RHSP Jon Moscot (A+ Daytona)
---Moscot started this evening for Daytona, and he received a no-decision as he threw 3 2/3 innings (17 batters faced - 51 pitches). He allowed 0 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk; and he struck out 1.
The plan is for Moscot to return from the disabled list on April 17, to start vs. the Cardinals. He'll make one additional rehab start on the 12th.
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Post by The Duke on Apr 7, 2016 21:23:07 GMT -5
Sent out on Rehab Assignment: RHSP Jon Moscot (A+ Daytona) ---Moscot started this evening for Daytona, and he received a no-decision as he threw 3 2/3 innings (17 batters faced - 51 pitches). He allowed 0 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk; and he struck out 1. The plan is for Moscot to return from the disabled list on April 17, to start vs. the Cardinals. He'll make one additional rehab start on the 12th. He left that game with a right hand issue, possibly a blister, but that was unconfirmed.
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Post by kinsm on Apr 8, 2016 22:33:09 GMT -5
Purchased from AAA Louisville: 1B Brandon Allen
---Allen, 30 years old, played for the Diamondbacks, Athletics, and Rays from 2009-2012 - accumulating 389 major league plate appearances in 116 games (.203 - .290 - .375). He's spent the past two seasons playing for the Mets AAA affiliate. He was originally drafted in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the Chicago White Sox; and he's out of options (which means he'll have to clear waivers to be sent back down).
Optioned to AAA Louisville: SP Robert Stephenson
---Cup of coffee start, now back to the Bats' rotation.
Assigned to AAA Louisville from Reds Extended Spring Training: IF Hernan Iribarren
Placed on AA Pensacola 7 Day DL: IF Carlten Daal
Assigned to AA Pensacola from Reds Extended Spring Training: IF Ray Chang
Assigned to A+ Daytona from Reds Extended Spring Training: RHRP Evan Mitchell
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Post by kinsm on Apr 10, 2016 18:38:45 GMT -5
Purchased from AAA Louisville: RHSP Tim Melville
---The 26 year old Melville was originally drafted by the Royals in the 4th round of the 2008 draft. After reaching free agency 12 months ago as a six year minor league free agent he signed with the Tigers and played this past season for their AAA affiliate; going 7-10 with a 4.63 ERA in 27 starts. Melville will become the second Reds rookie to make his Major League debut in the opening week of the season and the 11th rookie pitcher to make a start for them in the last two seasons.
Outrighted to AAA Louisville: 1B/LF Brandon Allen
---Allen didn't record a single plate appearance in his 36 hours with the Reds. He cleared waivers, this is the second time he's been outrighted and has the right to refuse the assignment and become a Free Agent.
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Post by kinsm on Apr 12, 2016 8:35:37 GMT -5
Signed for 2016: 1B Justin Chigbogu (minor league contract), LHRP Greg Williams (minor league contract)
---The 21 year old Chigbogu has hit .226 - .296 - .434 in 277 minor league games over the past 3 seasons. He was originally selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in fourth round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft (250,000$ signing bonus) out of Raytown South HS (Missouri), but they released him in March of this year. He's a past participant in Major League Baseball's RBI Program at the Kansas City Boys & Girls Club.
---The 26 year old Williams has seen action in just 4 minor league games over the past 3 seasons due to injuries to his forearm and surgery to his elbow. He was originally selected by the Texas Rangers out of Marshall University in the 12th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft (125,000$ signing bonus), but they released him in March of this year. He's a West Chester (Cincinnati) native and a graduate of Moeller High School.
**Both players have been assigned momentarily to RK Billings' active roster.
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Post by kinsm on Apr 12, 2016 20:58:30 GMT -5
Sent out on Rehab Assignment: RHSP Jon Moscot (A+ Daytona) ---Moscot started this evening for Daytona, and he received a no-decision as he threw 3 2/3 innings (17 batters faced - 51 pitches). He allowed 0 runs on 5 hits and 1 walk; and he struck out 1. The plan is for Moscot to return from the disabled list on April 17, to start vs. the Cardinals. He'll make one additional rehab start on the 12th. ---Moscot made his 2nd rehab start, this evening with Louisville. He pitched 5 and 2/3rds innings allowing 6 hits and 0 walks along with 6 strikeouts. He allowed 5 earned runs and got the loss. He faced 23 batters (82 pitches (55 strikes-27 balls)).
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Post by kinsm on Apr 13, 2016 21:44:44 GMT -5
Placed on A Dayton 7 Day DL: 2B Brantley Bell (knee)
Reinstated from A Dayton 7 Day DL: C Jose Duarte
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Post by kinsm on Apr 14, 2016 11:50:54 GMT -5
Released: RHP Jose Veras, OF Jose Fernandez
---Veras was suspended back in March for 72 games under MLB's minor league drug program, he tested positive for Stanzolol - a banned PED. He has spent the past four seasons in the DSL, going 3-4 w/ a 1.86 ERA in 2015. The Reds originally signed him in December, 2012 out of the Dominican Republic.
---Fernandez saw action in 86 games over the 2012 and 2013 seasons but hasn't played since then. The Reds originally signed him in August, 2011 out of the Dominican Republic.
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Post by kinsm on Apr 15, 2016 7:28:06 GMT -5
Placed on AA Pensacola 60 Day DL: RP Joel Bender
Placed on AA Pensacola 7 Day DL: RP Nick Christiani, RP Kevin Shackelford, RP Zack Weiss
Placed on A Dayton 7 Day DL: SP Mark Armstrong, RP Brian Hunter, IF Luis Gonzalez
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Post by kinsm on Apr 15, 2016 17:03:27 GMT -5
Placed on AA Pensacola 7 Day DL: SP Nick Travieso
Activated from A+ Daytona 7 Day DL and Promoted to AA Pensacola: SS Alex Blandino
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Post by kinsm on Apr 17, 2016 15:05:16 GMT -5
Sent out on Rehab Assignment: LHSP John Lamb
---Lamb is inching towards a return from offseason back surgery. He started last night for Louisville, in 3 IP he faced 16 batters and allowed 3 ER - 6 H's / 1 BB while striking out 4; he threw 65 pitches (41 K / 24 BB).
Activated from MLB Cincinnati 15 Day DL: RHSP Jon Moscot
Optioned to AAA Louisville: RHRP Keyvius Sampson
Activated from A Dayton 7 Day DL: SS Luis Gonzalez
Placed on A Dayton 7 Day DL: SS Cory Thompson
Promoted to A Dayton from RK Billings: OF Ed Charlton
Demoted to RK Billings from A Dayton: C Jose Duarte
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Post by kinsm on Apr 17, 2016 19:16:56 GMT -5
Released: DH Sean Buckley
---Sean is the son of the Reds' Scouting Director, Chris Buckley; Sean was selected by the Reds in the 6th round of the 2011 draft out of a Florida JC (125,000$). The 26 year old DH hit .259 - .326 - .431 in over 1,300 minor league plate appearances - topping out in AAA Louisville last season.
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Post by The Duke on Apr 17, 2016 21:58:04 GMT -5
Released: DH Sean Buckley ---Sean is the son of the Reds' Scouting Director, Chris Buckley; Sean was selected by the Reds in the 6th round of the 2011 draft out of a Florida JC (125,000$). The 26 year old DH hit .259 - .326 - .431 in over 1,300 minor league plate appearances - topping out in AAA Louisville last season. Released into a cushy job in the Reds front office?
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Post by kinsm on Apr 18, 2016 23:52:30 GMT -5
Released: RHRP John Walter
---The Reds signed Walter 2 months ago, he played last season in the Can-Am League. The former Penn State Behrend Lion never made it out of Reds Extended Spring Training.
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Post by kinsm on Apr 19, 2016 11:56:49 GMT -5
Recalled to Cincinnati from AAA Louisville: SP Robert Stephenson
---Stephenson has still failed to spend 20 consecutive days on optional assignment, so no option has been burned yet this season.
A corresponding move will be made tonight to open a 25 man roster spot for him.
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