JAKOB JUNIS NEWS

Declines mutual option Junis declined his $8 million mutual option for 2025 on Friday and became a free agent.

Impact Junis put up a career-best 2.69 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 67 innings between Milwaukee and Cincinnati last season. Rather than accepting an $8 million salary for 2025, the 32-year-old will accept a $3 million buyout and presumably seek a more lucrative deal in the open market.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Junis decline options with Reds as Maile, France and Martini become free agents

Right-handers Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis declined 2025 options with the Cincinnati Reds, who turned down their option on catcher Luke Maile

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows two runs in no-decision Junis did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Junis shook off a leadoff homer by Steven Kwan and mostly pitched well, throwing 48 of 72 pitches for strikes. The 32-year-old has completed at least five innings while yielding two earned runs or fewer in each of his four consecutive outings as a starter. He'll finish the season with a 2.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 51:8 K:BB across 67 innings with the Brewers and Reds.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star OF Steven Kwan homers in first at-bat in return from IL as Guardians down Reds 5-2 win

Steven Kwan needed just one swing to show he’s playoff ready

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians host the Reds, try to extend home win streak

The Cleveland Guardians host the Cincinnati Reds trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start pushed back to Wednesday Junis has been scratched from Tuesday's start versus the Guardians due to personal reasons and will start Wednesday in Cleveland instead, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquir...

Impact Carson Spiers will now take the ball Tuesday, with Junis getting an extra day in between starts. Junis has been terrific over the last month for the Reds, allowing just three runs with an 18:1 K:BB over 23.2 innings covering four starts and one relief appearance.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Start pushed back to Wednesday Junis has been scratched from Tuesday's start versus the Guardians due to personal reasons and will start Wednesday's series finale in Cleveland instead, Charlie Goldsmith of The C...

Impact Carson Spiers is now scheduled to start Tuesday, with Junis getting an extra day in between starts. Junis has been terrific over the last month for the Reds, allowing just three runs with an 18:1 K:BB over 23.2 innings covering four starts and one relief appearance.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no support Junis didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Atlanta, allowing one run on two hits with no walks across six innings. He struck out six.

Impact Junis retired the first 11 batters and final nine batters he faced during the start, but back-to-back doubles in the fourth inning threw a wrench in his otherwise perfect day. In his last five outings (four starts) Junis has a 1.14 ERA and an 18:1 K:BB across 23.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Guardians in Cleveland next time out.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Braves on home winning streak

The Cincinnati Reds, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp again in no-decision Junis didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Cardinals, allowing one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Masyn Winn's home run in the third inning was the lone mark on Junis' line Thursday. The right-hander's been excellent in his last two starts with Cincinnati, allowing just one run on four hits over 10 innings, though he's ultimately come away with no-decisions in both outings. Overall, Junis is 4-0 on the season with a 2.73 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 42:7 K:BB across 56 innings between the Reds and Brewers. He's currently lined up for a home matchup with Atlanta next week.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Reds meet, winner secures 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong start wasted Saturday Junis came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Mets, allowing one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact The veteran right-hander was locked in a pitchers' duel with Jose Quintana, but the Reds bullpen fell apart as soon as Junis exited the game. His 73 pitches and five innings both represented his longest outing of the season, and Junis has been exceptional in his swingman role lately, posting a 1.23 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB in 22 innings over his last nine appearances (two starts) since Aug. 7. Junis will look for his first win since July 28 in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road next week in St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

'Pretty proud of it': Junis goes 5 innings for first time since '22 NEW YORK -- The Reds have been in need of starting pitching lately, because most of the players who started the season in the rotation, led...

SEPTEMBER 8 • MLB.COM

Mets host the Reds, try to extend home win streak

The New York Mets, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drawing start Saturday Junis will start Saturday's game against the Mets, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Junis was expected to serve as the bulk reliever behind Fernando Cruz on Friday, but it was instead Brandon Williamson. That sets Junis up for a start Saturday. He's worked four and 3.2 innings in his last two outings, so he has an outside chance of qualifying for a win.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start Saturday Junis will start Saturday's game against the Mets, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Junis was expected to serve as the bulk reliever behind Fernando Cruz on Friday, but it was instead Brandon Williamson. That sets Junis up for a start Saturday. He's worked four and 3.2 innings in his last two outings, so he has an outside chance of qualifying for a win.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Piggybacks Williamson on Sunday Junis covered 3.2 innings in relief in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Brewers in 11 innings, giving up one earned run on two hits and no walks. He struck out one batter.

Impact Junis tossed four scoreless innings in his first start as a member of the Reds his last time out Tuesday against the Athletics, but he shifted back to the bullpen Sunday while the Reds added Brandon Williamson (shoulder) to the rotation. Since Williamson (66 pitches, 3.1 innings) wasn't fully stretched out in his return from the 60-day injured list, Junis (62) ended up taking on a similar workload while piggybacking him. Even with Williamson's return, the Reds still have only four healthy starters at the moment, so Junis could be needed for a spot start or bulk-relief appearance during next weekend's series with the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

A's hit 3 late homers after quiet start and hold off Reds 5-4

Max Schuemann and Lawrence Butler each hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to propel the Oakland Athletics past the Cincinnati Reds 5-4

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses four perfect frames Tuesday Junis did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics, striking out three across four perfect innings.

Impact With multiple Reds' starters on the shelf, Junis earned his first start since Apr. 2 and cruised through four frames while generating eight whiffs on 43 pitches. While the 31-year-old hasn't reached 50 pitches in an appearance this season, he owns a 3.19 ERA and 1.02 WHIP and tentatively lines up to face the Brewers on Sunday.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Making start Tuesday Junis will start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Junis' first appearance of the season with the Brewers back on April 2 was a start, but all 17 of his outings since then have come in relief. He has often gone multiple innings in those appearances, so this won't be a typical opener situation, but Junis also isn't stretched out for a normal start. With Nick Lodolo (finger) joining Hunter Greene (elbow) and Andrew Abbott (shoulder) on the injured list, Junis could be needed for multiple more starts.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Montas says trade to Brewers surprised him because he hadn't been pitching well lately

New Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Frankie Montas says he never expected to get traded this week because he figured his recent struggles would keep any contenders from pursuing him

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traded to Cincinnati The Reds acquired Junis, outfielder Joey Wiemer and cash considerations from the Brewers on Monday in exchange for right-hander Frankie Montas, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis will presumably join the Reds as a long reliever, though he has 111 career MLB starts under his belt and could be an option for the rotation later on this season if injuries test Cincinnati's starting depth. He's excelled over his 26 innings with the Brewers this season, posting a 2.42 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 26 innings in 10 appearances.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Cincinnati Junis and outfielder Joey Wiemer were traded to the Reds in exchange for right-handed starter Frankie Montas on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis has been used primarily as a relief pitcher with the Brewers in 2024, producing an impressive 2.42 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 26 innings in 10 appearances, including a start. The right-hander may be asked to replace Montas in Cincinnati's rotation, though considering how effective he's been out of the bullpen, he seems more likely to remain a reliever for the stretch run.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Edwards becomes second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle

Miami’s Xavier Edwards became the second Marlins player ever to hit for the cycle Sunday in a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scoops up win in relief Junis improved to 3-0 on the season after striking out a batter and working around one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings in relief in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact The Brewers essentially deployed two bulk relievers as part of their bullpen game Wednesday. Opening pitcher Rob Zastryzny covered the first inning and gave up one run, with Bryse Wilson following him with four innings of one-run ball before Junis took the hill in the bottom of the sixth. With the Brewers breaking a 2-2 tie on Willson Contreras' RBI double in the top of the ninth, Junis was credited with the win when Joel Payamps came on in the bottom of the inning to close the game. Junis has now scooped up wins in three of his last four multi-inning relief appearances, but the Brewers don't seem compelled to have him fill the open spot in their five-man rotation. Instead, the club looks contend to get by with bullpen days when a fifth starter is needed until one of Joe Ross (back) or DL Hall (knee/forearm) is ready to return from the 60-day injured list.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE