Reds Shake Up Rotation, Bullpen with Key Moves

0:00On May 3rd, the Cincinnati Reds are shaking up their rotation with some key moves this week. Chase Petty gets called up from Triple A Louisville to star Monday against the Cubs at Rigglyfield, filling in for Brandon Williamson, who's on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue. Petty, the team's number 7 prospect in a 23-year-old righty, is 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA over 6 starts in the Miners this year. He's coming off two scoreless innings on Wednesday, and will work on four days' rest, just like his usual schedule. Meanwhile, Nikola Dolo threw 79 pitches in a rehab start, and his eyeed for activation Friday against the Astros at home. On Sunday, the bullpen saw action 2 reliever Pierce Johnson hit the bereavement list, so Zac Maxwell came back up from Louisville right after. Getting option the day before. Out in the field, Reese Hines headed down to Triple A, swapped for Blake Dunn. Dunn's been hitting 277 at Louisville, and can play all three outfield spots solidly.

1:01He's sharper after steady playing time there. They passed on hot hitting the LV Marte, who's crushing 400 with three homers in the Miners, to give guys like J.J. Blade more run. Manager Terry Francona says these tweaks keep everyone fresh and mashed team needs, setting the reds up strong as they push forward. That's your update from MLB News Today, powered by AI on Corey with the story.