Overview
- The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday due to a lumbar spine strain.
- Candelario, who signed a three-year, $45 million deal last offseason, has struggled offensively this season, batting just .113 with two home runs in 22 games.
- The Reds recalled infielder Tyler Callihan from Triple-A Louisville to bolster their roster for upcoming games.
- Top pitching prospect Chase Petty, ranked No. 6 in the Reds' system by MLB Pipeline, was added to the taxi squad and will make his MLB debut in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
- Petty, 22, has posted a 3.52 ERA across five starts in Triple-A this season, showcasing his potential as a key future contributor for the Reds.