JOEL KUHNEL NEWS

Optioned to Triple-A Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kuhnel will head to Louisville after cracking the Reds' Opening Day roster last week. The right-hander appeared in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs, surrendering three runs on five hits and a walk over two frames. Considering the fact that he opened the season on the active roster, Kuhnel seems like to get another shot in the majors before long. In his place, the Reds selected the contract of Kevin Herget on Wednesday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to make Opening Day roster Kuhnel is likely to be on the Opening Day roster for the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kuhnel is likely the final bullpen option with Bennett Sousa being optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday by the Reds. The right-hander has posted a 2.53 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP over 10.2 innings of work in the Cactus League in 10 appearances. He'll likely be a bridge to Alexis Diaz in the middle innings to begin 2023.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Kolten Wong homers 3 times as Brewers beat Reds 5-1

Kolten Wong hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs, helping Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adames, McCutchen, Houser lead Brewers to 5-1 win over Reds

Willy Adames and Andrew McCutchen each hit a two-run homer, and Adrian Houser allowed one hit in six innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save, takes loss Kuhnel (2-2) allowed two runs on two hits in Friday's loss to the Pirates. He was charged with a blown save and a loss while recording just one out.

Impact Kuhnel served up an RBI double to Kevin Newman and was charged with another run while Ross Detwiler was on the mound. The 27-year-old righty had allowed just two runs over his previous 9.2 innings but saw his ERA jump to 5.73 after Friday's short outing. He's blown two of his three save chances on the year. Alexis Diaz, who has two saves this month, recorded one out during the seventh inning.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis' bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds

Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barrero gets key hit as Reds stop slide with win over Cubs

Jose Barrero hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Cincinnati’s three-run fifth inning, and the Reds stopped a five-game slide with an 8-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fried wins 8th in row, Riley homers, Braves rout Reds 9-1

Max Fried won his eighth straight decision, Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead to stay in the first inning with his team-high 19th home run and the Atlanta Braves routed the Cincinnati...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caratini, Renfroe hit home runs, Brewers sweep Reds

Victor Caratini and Hunter Renfroe hit two-run homers as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags first career save Kuhnel pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Tyler Mahle started with nine shutout innings, but the Reds' offense didn't support him well. Alexis Diaz and Luis Cessa each had chances to protect leads in the 10th and 11th frames, but both of them couldn't get the job done before Kuhnel made a two-run lead stick in the 12th. The right-hander now has a 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB across 16.1 innings after earning his first major-league save Tuesday. Despite his success in this contest, he's unlikely to see a significant spike in high-leverage chances.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle brilliant through 9, Reds beat D-backs 5-3 in 12

Albert Almora Jr. tripled home the go-ahead run in the 12th after Tyler Mahle pitched nine brilliant innings, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak ends

Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for the first walkoff RBI of his major league career, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati 5-4 in yet a...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Ashcraft tosses another gem, Reds beat Nationals 8-1

Rookie Graham Ashcraft threw seven innings of one-run ball as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 8-1

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Longoria's 4th homer in 4 games lifts Giants over Reds 6-4

Evan Longoria hit his fourth home run in four games, a go-ahead, three-run drive in a six-run eighth inning that lifted the San Francisco Giants over the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 and av...

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds have highest-scoring day in 23 years, rout Cubs 20-5

Kyle Farmer homered and had tied his career high with five RBIs to power the Cincinnati Reds to their high-scoring game in 23 years, a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ, Wisdom hit 3-run HRs, Cubs top Aquino, Reds 7-4

Ian Happ and Patrick Wisdom hit three-run homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 despite two home runs by Aristides Aquino

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from restricted list Kuhnel was reinstated from the restricted list Monday.

Impact Kuhnel was prevented from travelling to Canada for the Reds' last series versus the Blue Jays since he is unvaccinated, but he'll return to the team ahead of their four-game series against the Cubs. The reliever has pitched three innings this season, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu sharp in 1st win of year, Blue Jays beat Votto, Reds 2-1

Hyun Jin Ryu pitched six shutout innings to earn his first victory of the season, and the Blue Jays held Reds star Joey Votto in check in his return from COVID-19 as Toronto beat C...

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds activate slugger Votto off IL before Toronto series

The Cincinnati Reds activated Canadian slugger Joey Votto off the injured list before Friday’s game in Toronto against the Blue Jays

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on restricted list Kuhnel (undisclosed) was placed on the restricted list ahead of Friday's series opener in Toronto.

Impact It appears Kuhnel is unvaccinated and unable to travel to Canada for the three-game set this weekend, resulting in his move to the restricted list. He should be back with team for Monday's series opener versus the Cubs in Cincinnati.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds Place 4 Players on Restricted List for Series at Blue Jays Brandon Drury, Tyler Mahle, Albert Almora, and Joel Kuhnel won’t make the trip to Toronto.

MAY 20, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reds Place 4 Players on Restricted List for Series at Blue Jays Brandon Drury, Tyler Mahle, Albert Almora, and Joel Kuhnel won’t make the trip to Toronto.

MAY 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Riding a tricycle! Yelich record-tying 3rd cycle, Brews fall

Christian Yelich hit for a record-tying third cycle — all of them against Cincinnati — but the Milwaukee Brewers’ rally fell short in the ninth inning in a 14-11 loss to the Reds

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds beat Brewers 10-5, win 2 straight for 1st time in '22

Colin Moran homered in his third straight at-bat, Brandon Drury and Kyle Farmer each hit a three-run homer, and the Cincinnati Reds won two straight games for the first time this s...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS