Rhett Lowder Moved To Cincinnati Reds Bullpen to Make Way for Hunter Greene | Breakdown, Analysis,

The Cincinnati Reds are restructuring their pitching staff to manage workloads and injuries, shifting Rhett Lowder to the bullpen and optioning Chase Petty to Triple-A Louisville. Meanwhile, the bullpen has taken another hit, as Tony Santillan is nursing a significant oblique injury that may sideline him for up to 60 days.

------------------------------------

Check out our partners ⤵️

Watch the WORLD CUP at Braxton Brewing: braxtonbrewing.com/pages/world-cup-village

Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: richterphillips.com/chatterbox

Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440

The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars

It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org

-----------------------------------

Rhett Lowder's Shift to the Bullpen
The decision to move rookie right-hander Rhett Lowder out of the starting rotation and into a bullpen role comes as the Reds activate Hunter Greene from the injured list. According to manager Terry Francona, this move is designed to protect the young arms and navigate a crowded six-man rotation rather than permanently abandoning Lowder as a starter. The Reds are taking it week-by-week to manage innings and ensure pitchers endure the grind of a full MLB season.

Chase Petty Optioned to Louisville
To clear the necessary 26-man roster spot for Greene's return, the Reds optioned pitching prospect Chase Petty to the Triple-A Louisville Bats. Petty had been up in the majors providing multi-inning relief, where he proved to be a highly valuable arm in high-leverage situations during his recent call-up. While he delivered a solid 4.37 ERA across 22.2 major-league innings, the roster crunch and the return of a frontline starter resulted in his reassignment.

Tony Santillan's Status
The bullpen's depth has taken a step back with reliever Tony Santillan hitting the injured list due to a significant left oblique strain. Santillan, who appeared in 80 games for Cincinnati the previous season, did not even realize when the injury occurred initially, only noticing discomfort while playing catch. Francona noted that because the organization is uncertain of the exact timeline for his recovery, Santillan may end up needing the full 60 days on the injured list. This creates a glaring need for high-leverage relief in a bullpen that has been heavily taxed and ranks among the lower third in the National League.