Impact Busenitz passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization for now. He has allowed seven runs (six earned) over four innings during his brief time with the Reds in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
ALAN BUSENITZ #49 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
0-0 W-L •
2.25 WHIP •
13.50 ERA
0-0 W-L
2.25 WHIP
13.50 ERA
Sent outright to Triple-A The Reds outrighted Busenitz to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Designated for assignment Busenitz was designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday.
Impact Cincinnati needed to make room for Hunter Greene (elbow) and Busenitz was the roster casualty. He was previously DFA'd in August and passed through waivers unclaimed, and that will likely happen again this time around given the 34-year-old's struggles in limited action in the majors this season (13.50 ERA, 2.25 WHIP).
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins bullpen The Reds selected Busenitz's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Impact He'll give the Reds a fresh relief arm after the bullpen needed to cover five innings Thursday against Atlanta. Busenitz gave up four runs (three earned) in one inning of work in his lone appearance with the big club in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Clears waivers The Reds outrighted Busenitz to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Impact Since he's already been outrighted previously, Busenitz had the ability to elect free agency, but he'll instead remain in the Reds organization as a depth arm at Louisville. Over 41 appearances (two starts) with Louisville this season, Busenitz has turned in a 3.79 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 53:18 K:BB across 57 innings.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Cincinnati The Reds designated Busenitz for assignment Saturday.
Impact Busenitz is on his way out just one day after having his contract selected by the Reds. In his one inning of relief against the Pirates on Friday, he gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits. Across his 41 outings in Triple-A this season, Busenitz has a 3.79 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 57 innings. Casey Kelly had his contract selected by Cincinnati from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Cincinnati The Reds designated Busenitz for assignment Saturday.
Impact Busenitz is on his way out just one day after having his contract selected by the Reds. In his one inning of relief against the Pirates on Friday, he gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits. Across his 41 outings in Triple-A this season, Busenitz has a 3.79 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 57 innings. Carson Kelly had his contract selected by Cincinnati from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Added to roster The Reds selected Busenitz's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Busenitz, 34, had a cup of coffee with the Reds in 2023 but has spent all of 2024 at Louisville, collecting a 3.79 ERA and 53:18 K:BB over 57 innings. He'll operate in middle relief.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from 40-man roster Busenitz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Impact Busenitz pitched well during his brief time with the Reds this season, posting a 2.57 ERA in six appearances, in what was his first big-league action in five years. He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added to 40-man roster Busenitz struck out two over two perfect innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals after the Reds selected his contract from Triple-A Louisville prior to the...
Impact The Reds optioned Carson Spiers to the minors to open up a spot on 28-man active roster for Busenitz ahead of the season finale. Busenitz thus closes the season with a spot on the Reds' 40-man roster, though he may find himself on the chopping block once Cincinnati reinstates players from the 60-day injured list over the offseason. The 33-year-old right-hander made six relief appearances at the big-league level in 2023, posting a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across seven innings.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Busenitz was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, per the MLB's transactions log.
Impact Busenitz was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday, and after failing to draw interest on the waiver wire, he'll see action with the Bats. The right-hander owns a 4.53 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 41 strikeouts over 43.2 frames this season at Triple-A.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Reds designated Busenitz for assignment on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact After being optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 20, Busenitz will lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Tejay Antone's (elbow) return from the 60-day IL. Busenitz gave up two runs in five innings with the Reds this season and holds a 4.53 ERA in the minors.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Reds optioned Busenitz to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Impact He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active for to right-hander Hunter Greene (hip), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the Blue Jays. During his four-day stint with the Reds, Busenitz tossed a scoreless inning in his lone relief appearance.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with big club The Reds recalled Busenitz from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Impact He'll be joining the 26-man active roster as a replacement on the pitching staff for right-hander Luke Weaver, who was designated for assignment. Busenitz has spent much of the season in the minors but has previously made four appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen, giving up two earned runs on seven hits and one walk over four innings.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in minors The Reds optioned Busenitz to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Impact With the return of Graham Ashcraft (calf) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Busenitz will head back to Triple-A three days after being called up. The 32-year-old lefty didn't appear in a game during his latest stint and still carries a 4.50 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through four innings in the majors this season.
JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Called up Wednesday Busenitz was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Impact Busenitz will return to the major-league roster after being sent down May 26, replacing Casey Legumina (shoulder) in the Reds' bullpen after Legumina was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Busenitz has produced a 4.50 ERA and 2.00 WHIP with three strikeouts over four innings in four appearances with Cincinnati in 2023.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Busenitz was optioned to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Busenitz has allowed a couple runs over four relief innings for the Reds this month. He's clearing out to make room for Fernando Cruz's return from the injured list.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A The Reds recalled Busenitz from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Impact With Derek Law headed for the 15-day IL due to a right elbow sprain, Busenitz will be promoted to take Law's spot in the Reds' bullpen. Busenitz made his first major-league appearance since 2018 on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over 0.2 innings. He holds a 1.80 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 15 Triple-A frames, but he shouldn't be expected to contribute in a significant way during high-leverage situations.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A Cincinnati optioned Busenitz to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Impact This is the corresponding move for the promotion of left-hander Brandon Williamson, who is making his MLB debut in a start Tuesday night at Coors Field. Busenitz struggled in his lone appearance with the Reds over the weekend.
MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contract selected from Triple-A Cincinnati purchased the contract of Busenitz from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
Impact Busenitz is one of three new relievers that are being added to the Cincinnati bullpen, and he'll have a chance to pitch in an MLB game for the first time since 2018. The right-hander will likely be a middle-innings option for the Reds while he's with the club.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
