Overview

• Sproat will start Sunday against the Reds at Great American Ball Park after learning of his promotion from Triple-A Syracuse earlier this week.
• He becomes the third prospect slotted into the rotation in recent weeks, following Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean in consecutive starts during a wild-card push.
• After early struggles at Syracuse, the right-hander posted a 2.44 ERA with 70 strikeouts over his last 59 innings to earn the call.
• Team evaluators highlight a triple-digit fastball and sharper off-speed mix, with David Stearns noting recent signs of a potential frontline starter.
• The rookie run reflects a depleted rotation, with veterans unavailable or scuffling and Kodai Senga recently optioned as the club searches for innings.