The Cincinnati Reds have no relief
The Cincinnati Reds are facing significant challenges in their bullpen after losing two key pitchers to injuries. Pierce Johnson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, compounding the team's struggles following Graham Ashcraft's placement on the 60-day IL. The Reds are now relying on less experienced pitchers to fill the gaps in their relief corps.
- ▪Pierce Johnson was placed on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his right elbow.
- ▪Graham Ashcraft is already on the 60-day IL with a UCL strain in his right elbow.
- ▪The Reds' bullpen has struggled with the highest walk rate in the league even before these injuries.
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