BRANDON WILLIAMSON NEWS

Pulled in the fifth Williamson did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over 4.1 innings against Pittsburgh. He struck out three.

Impact Williamson allowed only two baserunners through four but was tagged by a Jack Suwinski solo homer to lead off the fifth. Williamson then allowed a one-out double to Henry Davis followed by an RBI single by Jason Delay and was removed after 74 pitches. Following a stretch where he worked into the sixth in eight of nine starts, Williamson has failed to get through the fifth in each of his last three appearances. The rookie has started 22 games for the Reds spanning 111 innings and will carry a 4.54 ERA into his final start of the regular season, scheduled to take place next weekend in St. Louis against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Mets Williamson (4-5) yielded three runs on six hits and a walk over four innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Mets.

Impact Williamson began the game with a pair of scoreless frames before coughing up three runs in the third. In two starts since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, he's allowed eight runs in eight innings. He's produced a 4.68 ERA in eight outings since the start of August. Williamson's next start is projected to be at home against the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in return Williamson did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings against the Tigers. He struck out four.

Impact Williamson returned from the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday and only lasted four innings, his shortest outing since July 6. The 25-year-old rookie looked especially rusty during a 29-pitch first inning in which he allowed three runs on five hits. Williamson looks to bounce back in his next start, scheduled to be at the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Tuesday's start Williamson (illness) was activated from the COVID-19-related injured list ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday at Detroit.

Impact Williamson wound up missing a couple of weeks while battling COVID-like symptoms. The 25-year-old left-hander returns to a 4-4 record, 4.20 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 87:33 K:BB through his first 19 major-league starts covering 98.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Tuesday Williamson (COVID-19) will start for the Reds on Tuesday against the Tigers, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Williamson will have gone exactly two weeks between starts, as he's been sidelined while on the COVID-19 injured list. The left-hander had turned in back-to-back quality starts before going on the IL, but he's been up-and-down this season and might not be ready for a full workload Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Williamson (COVID-19) is latest Reds' pitcher to test positive The Cincinnati Reds scratched left-hander Brandon Williamson from his Sunday start against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the 25-year-old t...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lefthander Brandon Williamson to miss start Sunday, Reds continue to be hit hard by COVID-19 - The Boston Globe He is the fourth Reds pitcher to test positive this week, further jeopardizing the team’s postseason chances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Won't start Sunday Williamson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list and won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Cubs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Williamson joins Hunter Greene, Ben Lively and Fernando Cruz as Reds pitchers on the COVID list. No replacement starter has been named for Sunday, but Connor Phillips, Michael Mariot and Levi Stoudt are potential options to be called up from Triple-A Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help in loss Williamson (4-4) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and struck out five without walking a batter over six innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Giants.

Impact Williamson was let down by his offense and defense. An error in the third inning ultimately led to Patrick Bailey's two-run home run, while the Cincinnati bats were held without a hit until the ninth inning. Williamson finishes August with mixed results, allowing four or more runs in three of his six starts without giving up more than one run in any of the other three outings. He's at a 4.20 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 87:33 K:BB through 98.2 innings across 19 starts overall. The rookie southpaw is lined up for a home start versus the Cubs over the weekend.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses six scoreless frames Williamson ended with a no-decision against Arizona on Thursday, allowing six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over six scoreless innings.

Impact All six of the hits against Williamson were singles, and he picked up his fifth quality start of the campaign. The southpaw struck out exactly six batters for the third straight game, and he's pitched well over that stretch despite not picking up any wins, posting a 2.60 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB over 17.1 innings. Williamson has had a few blow-ups this season but has been mostly consistent, giving up three or fewer earned runs in 14 of his 18 outings. He's at a 4.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 82:33 K:BB over 92.2 frames overall.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs in loss Williamson (4-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against Toronto. He struck out six.

Impact Williamson allowed nine hits to Toronto, eight of which were singles, including a string of three consecutive run-scoring base knocks in the fourth inning. The one extra-base hit surrendered by the 25-year-old was a fifth-inning solo homer by Davis Schneider, which gave the Blue Jays a 4-3 lead and proved to be the difference. After a challenging start to his rookie campaign, Williamson has pitched well since the start of July, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 47:15 K:BB across 48 innings during that stretch. He currently lines up to face Arizona on the road next week.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run Williamson yielded one run on two hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Williamson allowed a leadoff single to Ke'Bryan Hayes before retiring 12 straight batters. The Pirates then broke through with a run in the fifth inning. Williamson has given up just two runs while registering a 15:2 K:BB over his last two outings. His season ERA dropped to 4.33 with a 70:31 K:BB through 81 innings. Williamson's next outing is projected to be at home against the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Start postponed Williamson's scheduled start Saturday against the Pirates was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact The Pirates and Reds will play a doubleheader Sunday to make up for Saturday's postponed contest, and Williamson will presumably start in one of the two games. The 25-year-old southpaw holds a 4.32 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across his last three starts.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out nine Williamson (4-2) allowed one run on three hits over 6.2 innings Monday, striking out nine and earning a win over Miami.

Impact After coughing up a solo shot to Jorge Soler in the first inning, Williamson locked in and dominated the Marlins. Williamson struck out a career-high nine batters while tying his longest MLB outing. He had a slight hiccup against the Cubs in his last start following a dominant July; The 25-year-old posted a 2.45 ERA in five starts last month but yielded five runs in his most recent appearance. Williamson will carry a 4.54 ERA into his next outing, which is projected to be in Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't get out of fifth inning Williamson allowed five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters in a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact Williamson got enough early run support to hold a 5-3 lead through four innings, but he allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base in the fifth before getting the hook. Both runners came around to score after his departure, marking the first time Williamson has allowed five runs in an outing since he yielded six to the Dodgers on June 7. The southpaw as least managed to contribute seven punchouts in the start Wednesday despite notching just four swings-and-misses. Williamson came out of the All-Star break by picking up two wins and posting a 2.55 ERA over his first three starts, but it's uncertain if he'll hold onto a rotation spot when Hunter Greene (hip) and Nick Lodolo (lower leg) return from the injured list, which is expected to happen later this month. Williamson should have at least a few more starts to prove himself before the Reds need to make that decision.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with win Williamson (3-2) allowed two runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out two over 5.2 innings to pick up the win Friday over the Dodgers.

Impact Williamson's 12 baserunners were by far his most in an appearance this season, but he was able to work around the trouble. He finishes July having not allowed more than two runs in any outing, and he gave up just seven runs over 25.2 innings across his five starts for the month. Williamson has a 4.48 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:27 K:BB through 64.1 innings through 13 starts this year. He's projected for a road start versus the Cubs next week.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another quality start Williamson (2-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over six innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out five.

Impact Williamson got off to a red-hot start Saturday, retiring the first nine batters he faced while not allowing a single hit until the fifth inning. Though the southpaw had only logged one quality start through his first 10 appearances, he's rattled of back-to-back quality starts to lower his season ERA to 4.60 to go along with a 46:23 K:BB. However, he'll likely have a tough time nabbing a third straight quality start considering his next outing is tentatively scheduled to come against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Brandon Williamson addresses the media after Reds win over Diamondbacks Brandon Williamson addresses the media after the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks July 22, 2023.

JULY 22, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

No decision in series opener Williamson allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over six innings in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Giants.

Impact The game was delayed by rains that wouldn't stop on Monday, so the two teams finished it off before Tuesday's regularly scheduled affair. It was the third time in Williamson's last four starts that rain impacted the game. The left-hander gave up another two home runs, increasing his count allowed to 10 over 52.2 innings (1.7 HR/9). His next outing is scheduled for Saturday against Arizona.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurls three shutout innings Williamson did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings in a 5-4 win over the Nationals. He struck out four.

Impact Williamson made it through just one inning before the game was delayed nearly two hours due to rain. However, despite the long break, the right-hander still returned to the mound to complete another two innings of work and actually struck out the first two batters he faced following the delay. Williamson has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in five consecutive starts and has not surrendered a home run in either of his last three.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds Padres to two runs Williamson (1-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over five innings against the Padres. He struck out five.

Impact Williamson actually pitched fairly well against a lethal Padres lineup, retiring eight of the first 10 batters he faced on the afternoon before surrendering an RBI double to Fernando Tatis in the top of the third. The right-hander was relieved by Buck Farmer in the sixth inning after giving up a leadoff single to Austin Nola, who would eventually come around to score on a three-run blast from Juan Soto. Williamson had allowed at least three runs in each of his last four starts coming in, so Saturday's effort, despite the loss, was still an encouraging sign for the 25 year old.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Baltimore Williamson (1-1) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks over two innings in a 10-3 loss to Baltimore. He struck out two.

Impact Williamson was replaced in the third inning after a long rain delay, marking the shortest outing of his career. Before Monday's contest, the rookie had less than ideal results through his first seven big-league starts, posting 5.40 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 36.2 innings, and his poor outing versus Baltimore certainly didn't help his cause. Nonetheless, Cincinnati is dealing with numerous injuries to its starting rotation, including ace Hunter Greene (hip), so despite his struggles, Williamson role is fairly secure moving forward.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Like throwing with your eyes closed': Williamson, 'pen struggle with rain BALTIMORE -- After a rain-soaked Monday night at Camden Yards combined with a short start by Brandon Williamson and another taxing night for...

JUNE 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Fans five in no-decision Williamson allowed three runs on six hits over five-plus innings in Monday's win over Colorado. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Williamson allowed just one run through five frames before being charged with two more in the sixth inning despite not recording an out in the frame. His 5.40 remained unchanged while he improved his season K:BB to 27:13 through 36.2 innings. He's turned in two straight starts without issuing a walk but he's been tagged with six homers over his last four outings. Williamson is currently lined up for a home matchup with Atlanta this weekend.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Monday, may not start Manager David Bell said Williamson is scheduled to pitch Monday against the Rockies but might not start the contest, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has a 5.40 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB across 31.2 frames in six starts this year, and Bell is now considering using the left-hander behind an opener. Williamson could still carry some streaming appeal if working in a bulk role, though he's hardly a reliable option.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE