Overview
- The Reds activated left-hander Brandon Williamson on Tuesday, reinstating him from the 60-day injured list after he completed a 30-day minor-league rehab stint.
- Cincinnati also recalled utility infielder Juan Brito from Triple-A Louisville to provide extra infield coverage and positional flexibility.
- Manager Terry Francona said the club will use Williamson as a piggyback starter to reduce Chase Burns’ remaining workload and protect Burns’ arm late in the season.
- Williamson had control problems and a high walk rate before his injury and posted uneven results in the minors, but he earned a win in his return start by going 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs and striking out five.
- MLB’s active rosters expanded from 26 to 28 on September 1, which allowed the Reds to add both players without making more roster cuts and gives Cincinnati short-term depth while it manages injuries and starter workloads.