Overview
- The Reds announced on Monday that they claimed right-handed pitchers Duncan Davitt from the San Francisco Giants and Paxton Schultz from the Washington Nationals.
- Cincinnati was able to make the claims because it entered the day with open spots on its 40-man roster while other teams cleared space for players returning from the 60-day injured list.
- Both pitchers have some big-league experience from the 2026 season and are considered fringe or depth arms rather than established major-league relievers.
- Each player reportedly has remaining minor-league options, which lets the Reds move them between the majors and minors without exposing them to waivers again.
- The moves are low-cost and flexible for Cincinnati but could be temporary since one or both pitchers might be claimed or cut later as the club finalizes its 40-man roster for 2027.