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How Cincinnati Reds pitcher Amir Garrett found his voice The Cincinnati Reds reliever is ready for a bigger role entering in his fifth season.

MARCH 31, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Akiyama, Gray among hurting Reds who will miss opening day

Spring training took its toll on some of the Cincinnati Reds and some players won't be ready for opening day

MARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amir Garrett caps no-hit spring training, other observations from Reds vs. Brewers Amir Garrett added to his stellar spring training as the Reds faced the Brewers.

MARCH 29, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Opening season as co-closer Garrett will split save chances with Lucas Sims early in the season, but the Reds won't open the year with a dedicated closer, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The joint closer role may wind up being better for the right-handed Sims than for the left-handed Garrett, as Garrett will likely find himself in the ninth inning less than half the time if the Reds play the matchups. The Reds haven't said they'll avoid using a traditional closer all season, however, so Garrett could certainly surpass Sims if he outpitches his teammate early on. He's entering the regular season as hot as possible, striking out all nine batters he's faced this spring after being delayed by a bit of forearm soreness.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Generating whiffs with slider Garrett (forearm) struck out the side in Tuesday's spring training against the Padres, hitting 95 mph with his fastball and generating six whiffs against seven swings on his slider...

Impact Garrett is ahead of teammate Lucas Sims, who also pitched on Tuesday, both in terms of game action and in results so far. But the two relievers, barring any setbacks, will be the top two options at the back end of the Reds' bullpen.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out side Garrett (forearm) struck out the side Saturday against the Brewers in a "B" game and afterward stated that he thinks he'll be ready for Opening Day, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athle...

Impact Manager David Bell gave Garrett rave reviews as well Saturday, suggesting that Garrett looked as good as ever. "Velocity, the breaking ball, he was just dominating," Bell said. It's coming down to the last two weeks to decide the closer's job, but this might be a decision that lingers into the regular season. Meanwhile, Lucas Sims pitched in an intrasquad game Sunday and will pitch in a spring training contest against the Padres on Tuesday.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish

Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last year

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scheduled to pitch Saturday Garrett (forearm) said he expects to pitch in a "B" game Saturday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Garrett's sore left forearm checked out fine after he faced hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday, so he'll get the opportunity to prove his health in a game setting to finish out the week. Assuming his outing Saturday goes as planned, Garrett would likely be reintegrated into the Reds' Cactus League pitching schedule. The Reds haven't yet named a closer heading into Opening Day, but with Sean Doolittle struggling mightily this spring and Lucas Sims (elbow) having also missed time, Garrett could still be the leading candidate for the job.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Wednesday Garrett (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garrett has been slowed early in spring training due to left forearm soreness but has still been throwing off flat ground and in bullpen sessions. The southpaw will face live hitters Wednesday, and he could make his Cactus League debut over the weekend if all goes well during the live BP. Garrett is a strong candidate to close out games for the Reds if he's fully healthy in time for Opening Day, but Lucas Sims (elbow) and Tejay Antone (groin) could also be in the mix for save chances.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic Reds believe key pieces are in place to win now

The Cincinnati Reds say the key pieces are in place for them to make a run in the National League Central

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling forearm soreness Garrett has yet to pitch in a spring training game due to a sore left forearm, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The southpaw is not shut down entirely; he has been throwing on flat ground and is slated for a bullpen session Thursday. With Garrett and Lucas Sims (elbow) yet to pitch in a live setting, and Sean Doolittle struggling early on, the Reds' closer situation is not any clearer than it was when spring training began. Tejay Antone is in the mix as a starter, but keep in mind Antone was mentioned by manager David Bell as an internal candidate for ninth-inning work back in December when Raisel Iglesias was traded.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amir Garrett: Cincinnati Reds can't worry about offseason subtractions Amir Garrett talks about pitching in the ninth inning when he earned his only career save and the Reds' offseason moves.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Bauer-less Reds fall back on the familiar for rotation

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell is going to have to figure out how to work around the departures of two pitchers who were among his most important players last season

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzen, Castillo among 6 to reach deals with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds reached one-year deals with all six of their arbitration-eligible players, agreeing with pitcher and outfielder Michael Lorenzen at $4,437,500 and with right-ha...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to terms with Cincy Garrett signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Reds on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander receives a raise from the Reds in his first season of arbitration eligibility. Garrett had a 2.45 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB over 18.1 innings during 2020 and will enter spring training in competition for the closer's role following the departure of Raisel Iglesias.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wants Reds' closer job Garrett is one of three current candidates to fill the vacated Reds closer job, along with Lucas Sims and Tejay Antone, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact For his part, Garrett already has the confidence and desire for the job. "To me, it's mine to lose," Garrett said Tuesday. "I'm just going to go in there and take it. Not a lot of things are earned, and nothing is given. I'm just going to go and take it." Garrett is coming off of his best season, one in which he posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 18.1 innings. It wouldn't be a total shock if the Reds mixed-and-matched in the role, though he has been effective against both lefties and righties the last three years.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett on closer job: 'It's mine to lose' The job of Reds’ closer opened up last week, when the team traded Raisel Iglesias to the Angels. Left-handed reliever Amir Garrett made it c...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • MLB.COM

Bauer and Garrett win Cincinnati Reds team awards Trevor Bauer named MVP and outstanding pitcher, Amir Garrett wins Good Guys Award.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Notes: Garrett loses battle; catching change Reds left-handed reliever Amir Garrett had not been in the clubhouse for very long after Wednesday’s 1-0 Game 1 loss to the Braves in the Na...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

Notes: Garrett loses battle; catching change Reds left-handed reliever Amir Garrett had not been in the clubhouse for very long after Wednesday’s 1-0 Game 1 loss to the Braves in the Na...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

Braves beat Reds 1-0 in historic 13-inning postseason opener

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finally! Freeman, Braves top Reds 1-0 in 13th to open series

Freddie Freeman singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, finally ending the longest scoreless duel in postseason history as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amir Garrett says the Cincinnati Reds are a 'scary' team in postseason Amir Garrett on the Reds entering the playoffs: \

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM