DEREK LAW NEWS

Saves bullpen in loss Law allowed one hit over 2.1 scoreless innings in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Washington.

Impact Law, who entered with the Reds down 6-0, ate up seven outs between the sixth and eighth innings. The right-hander has worked largely in middle relief for the Reds and posted a 3.68 ERA in 14.2 innings since his return from the injured list in early July.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abbott combines with Law on 2-hitter, Reds beat Giants 5-1 for 4-game split

Andrew Abbott and Derek Law combined on two-hitter, Luke Maile homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat San Francisco Giants 5-1 for a four-game split

JULY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes return from IL The Reds reinstated Law (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Law will rejoin the Reds ahead of their series finale against the Padres after he had been on the shelf for the past six weeks with a mild flexor mass strain. Cincinnati gave Law the green light to rejoin its bullpen after he struck out four batters over three scoreless innings across his three rehab appearances in the minors.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves rehab to Triple-A Law (elbow) had his rehab assignment transferred Wednesday to Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Law is one step away from returning to the Reds' bullpen following what has already been a five-week absence for a right elbow flexor mass strain. He had pitched to a 2.57 ERA in 21 innings for the Reds prior to the IL stint and worked a perfect rehab frame on 14 pitches this past Sunday at High-A Dayton.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rehab appearance Law (elbow) began a rehab assignment with High-A Dayton on Sunday and struck out a batter over a perfect inning.

Impact Because Law has been on the shelf since May 19 with a right flexor mass sprain, he'll likely require additional tune-ups in the minors before the Reds are ready to welcome him back from the 15-day injured list. Prior to being deactivated, Law bagged three wins, two holds and one save over his 20 appearances while pitching to a 2.57 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 21 innings.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Law (elbow) threw a live bullpen session Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Law has been out since May 19 while nursing an elbow sprain, but he could be set to launch a rehab assignment in the near future. The reliever has produced a 2.57 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 21 innings in 20 appearances, including two starts, with the Reds this season.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for 10 days Law has been diagnosed with a mild flexor mass strain and will rest for 10 days, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Elbow injuries are always a significant worry for any pitcher, but Law's seemingly could have been much worse. He'll still have to build back up after his rest period, however, so his absence will presumably extend beyond the minimum 15 days.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with elbow sprain Cincinnati placed Law on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 17, with a right elbow sprain.

Impact Law has delivered an impressive 2.57 ERA through 21 innings this season, at times working as an opener, so this is a fairly significant blow to the Reds' pitching mix. It's unclear how long he might be sidelined.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening another game Law will be used as an opener again Saturday against the Marlins, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nick Lodolo was expected to start but was scratched due to a sore calf, so it will be Law on the mound to start and potentially Levi Stoudt who handles the bulk of the innings. Law also opened Thursday's game against the Mets, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings with a walk and a strikeout.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To work as opener Thursday Law will work as the opener Thursday against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Law has a 3.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 18 strikeouts in 18 innings this season. He has recorded four or more outs in five of his 17 appearances. Ben Lively will likely work as the primary pitcher after Law works an inning or two, per Sheldon.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to 0-2 Law (0-2) was charged with a loss and a blown save against Atlanta on Monday. He did not record an out.

Impact The 32-year-old had the chance to save a 4-3 game in the 10th inning but promptly gave up a two-run shot to Sean Murphy on his first pitch. Law had a save and a hold through three scoreless appearances but has now been tagged with four runs and a pair of losses in his last two games. Alexis Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's 2-run homer in 10th powers Braves past Reds, 5-4

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns save with Diaz unavailable Law picked up the save in Monday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. He allowed two hits in one scoreless inning without a walk or a strikeout.

Impact Alexis Diaz was unavailable after pitching the prior two days, so Law stepped in to close out Monday's victory. The right-hander was the last of six Reds relievers to appear in the game behind starter Connor Overton. It was Law's first save since 2019, and while he's not the most dominant pitcher in terms of strikeouts, Law is the most experienced arm in the Cincinnati bullpen.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vosler's three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6

Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected by CIN Law had his contract selected by the Reds on Thursday.

Impact Law won an Opening Day bullpen spot in Cincinnati and could quickly rise into a prominent setup role. Alexis Diaz is of course the clear frontrunner for saves.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches way on to Opening Day squad The Reds informed Law on Sunday that he has won a spot on the Opening Day roster, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Since Law had been attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee, the Reds will have to open up room for him on the 40-man roster prior to Thursday's season opener versus the Pirates. The 32-year-old journeyman right-hander likely entered spring training on the outside looking in for a spot in Cincinnati's Opening Day bullpen, but he earned a roster berth after striking out 10 while churning out a 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP in 7.1 innings. Law may start the season in a middle-relief role, but if he carries over his strong run of form from spring training into April, he could quickly settle in as one of the top setup men for closer Alexis Diaz.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Cincinnati Law re-signed Monday with the Reds on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to MLB spring training.

Impact Law elected free agency in November after the Reds dropped him from their 40-man roster, but he'll be rejoining the organization in 2023 and will get the chance to battle for a spot in the big club's Opening Day bullpen. The 32-year-old right-hander made 17 appearances in the majors in 2022 between Cincinnati and Detroit, logging a 4.12 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 19.2 innings.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Law was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact Splitting time between Detroit and Cincinnati last season, Law was dominant out of the bullpen, recording a 1.13 ERA through his first 13 appearances. His ERA then shot up to 17.18 over his final four appearances. Should Law clear waivers, he will have to regroup in Triple-A before the Reds bring him back into their bullpen.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene

Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit with third loss Law (2-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit with one walk over 1.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Law relieved Nick Lodolo to begin the sixth and went 1-2-3 through the first hitters he faced. The right-handed reliever returned in the seventh and appeared to be cruising to another 1-2-3 inning before surrendering a two-out homer to Seiya Suzuki to put the Reds down 2-1. Law has now allowed five runs over his last two appearances, taking the loss each time.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki homers as Chicago Cubs top Cincinnati Reds 2-1

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for their sixth straight win

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suwinski double keys 4-run 7th, Pirates beat Reds 8-3

Jack Suwinski hit a two-run double to key a four-run seventh inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs minor-league deal with Reds Law signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Law was designated for assignment by the Tigers in early August and elected free agency after clearing waivers. He'll settle for a minor-league deal with the Reds and will report to Triple-A Louisville to begin his time with the organization. Over 33 appearances at Triple-A Toledo this year, the 31-year-old has posted a 3.23 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 39 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Law elected free agency Sunday after clearing waivers.

Impact After evaluating his options upon clearing waivers, Law determined he was better off exploring the open market than accepting an outright assignment to the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo. Before being booted off the 40-man roster Thursday, Law made two appearances out of the big-league bullpen and was charged with five runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over two innings.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Law was designated for assignment Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Law has made two appearances out of the bullpen since being promoted to Detroit on July 30. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster in favor of Bryan Garcia, who will start Friday against the Rays.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE