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Spiers shows resilience in first start of 2024 PITTSBURGH -- In his first start and sixth outing of 2024 on Monday night, Carson Spiers went inning for inning with touted Pirates prospect...

JUNE 18 • MLB.COM

Moving into rotation Monday Reds manager David Bell said Spiers will start Monday's game in Pittsburgh, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Spiers was called up from Triple-A Louisville last Sunday and was immediately put to work in long relief later that day in the Reds' series finale against the Cubs. With starter Frankie Montas getting chased from the game midway through the top of the second, Spiers stepped in and struck out seven batters over 5.2 shutout innings while allowing just six baserunners. Prior to the call-up, Spiers had already been stretched out as a starter at Louisville and compiled a 2.51 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 46.2 innings, and on the heels of his impressive showing out of the bullpen, he'll now get a chance to fill the opening in the big-league rotation that was created by Graham Ashcraft's recent demotion. Nick Martinez had worked as a primary pitcher behind an opener the last time Ashcraft's turn came up Tuesday versus the Guardians, but he'll presumably move into a more traditional bullpen role now that Spiers has been awarded a start.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen-saving effort Spiers allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out one over four relief innings in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Spiers, who was called up Monday to replace Tejay Antone (elbow), was needed for a bullpen-saving stint. After the Reds had fallen behind 9-1 in the seventh inning, the game was in the hands of Spiers, who had been part of the rotation at Triple-A Louisville.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three-inning save Spiers gave up one hit and struck out one batter over three frames Friday. He picked up a save over the Cardinals.

Impact Spiers was promoted from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and earned his first career save. He gave up at least three runs in his first three career MLB appearances but was able to drop his ERA to 6.92 with Friday's performance. The 25-year-old posted a 3.60 ERA through 85 minor-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Reds recalled Spiers from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact With Daniel Duarte (shoulder) headed for the injured list, Spiers will come up from the minors to round out Cincinnati's pitching staff. Spiers has allowed 10 earned runs in 10 innings with the Reds this season and can give the team multiple innings out of the bullpen during the final series of the year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Reds optioned Spiers to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact He'll move off the 28-man active roster to clear a spot for right-hander Connor Phillips, whose contract was selected from Triple-A ahead of his scheduled start Monday versus the Twins. After making his first two big-league appearances with Cincinnati as a starter, Spiers worked out of the bullpen during his latest stint with the Reds. He made his lone relief appearance in Sunday's loss to the Mets, giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks over three innings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Spiers was recalled from Double-A Chattanooga on Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Spiers has been roughed up for seven runs over seven innings in two starts for the Reds this season. He will provide the Reds' bullpen with some length.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Reds returned Spiers to Double-A Chattanooga on Sunday.

Impact The Reds have been shorthanded for starting pitchers over the past couple weeks with multiple players on the COVID-19 injured list, which allowed Spiers to make his first two starts in the big leagues. The 25-year-old allowed seven earned runs over seven frames between the two outings, so it's hardly a surprise he's heading back to the minors.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in short start Spiers (0-1) took the loss against St. Louis on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one batter over three-plus innings.

Impact Spiers got his second big-league start after tossing four innings against the Cubs last Sunday, but he wasn't able to impress in the opportunity. The right-hander was handed a 3-1 lead through two frames but allowed the Cardinals to draw even on a two-run homer by Willson Contreras in the third. Spiers was allowed to return for the fourth, but he was pulled after giving up an inning-opening single to Tommy Edman. The rookie hurler was hurt by his wildness -- he walked three batters, and two of those came around to score. Spiers has given up seven runs on 10 hits while posting an 8:5 K:BB over seven frames across his two outings. With the Reds fighting for a playoff spot and likely welcoming a trio of starters (Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson and Ben Lively) who have been on the COVID-19 IL back soon, Spiers may be headed back to the minors in short order.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs another start The Reds list Spiers as their probable starting pitcher for Saturday's home game against the Cardinals.

Impact Though Hunter Greene (illness) is scheduled to return from the COVID-19-related injured list to start Sunday's series finale, the Reds will still have an opening in the rotation for Spiers this weekend with Ben Lively (illness) and Brandon Williamson (illness) still stuck on the COVID-19 IL and with Graham Ashcraft (toe) recently landing on the 15-day IL. Due to the Reds' depleted rotation depth, Spiers made the jump from Double-A Chattanooga to the majors last weekend and took a no-decision in a 15-7 loss to the Cubs, striking out seven while allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. The 25-year-old right-hander doesn't make for an inspiring streaming option against St. Louis and could be sent back to the minors immediately after Saturday's start.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz struggles in 'dadgum competitor' Spiers' debut CINCINNATI -- What started as a mutual slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park turned into a Cubs rout in the late innings....

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Punches out seven in debut Spiers did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against the Cubs. He struck out seven.

Impact After allowing three runs in his first two innings, Spiers would help salvage his major-league debut by retiring the final six batters faced. The 25-year-old right-hander had shown some strikeout upside in the minors, punching out 45 over his last six Triple-A starts (33 innings). With Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson and Ben Lively all due to return from the COVID-19 list, Spiers will most likely return to the minors.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for spot start Sunday Spiers will start for the Reds on Sunday against the Cubs in what will be his major-league debut, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds' rotation has been hit hard by COVID-19, so Spiers is being pressed into duty. He holds a 3.69 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with a 106:41 K:BB over 83 innings this season at Double-A Chattanooga. Spiers is not a recommended streaming option.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE