JOSH OSICH NEWS

Parts ways with Cincy Osich was released by the Reds on Friday.

Impact Osich was designated for assignment by the Reds on Wednesday's and he elected to become a free agent rather than heading to Triple-A after clearing waivers. The left-hander has a 5.02 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over 14.1 innings this season.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Osich was designated for assignment by the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Osich had a strong start to begin his time in the majors this year and put up a 0.87 ERA in 10.1 innings across his first 12 appearances of 2021. However, he was unable to replicate his success after the All-Star break, as he was charged with two blown saves after he allowed eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and two walks while striking out two in four innings during five appearances. His removal from the 40-man roster will make room for right-hander Mychal Givens, who was acquired from the Rockies on Wednesday.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blows lead in eighth Osich allowed a game-tying homer to the Cubs' Willson Contreras in Monday's loss. He has now blown leads in two of his last three outings and allowed at least one run to score in f...

Impact That Osich was asked to pitch the eighth inning in the first place speaks volumes about the status of the Reds bullpen right now. With this outing his ERA climbed to 5.02, and he has served up four homers in 14.1 innings.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5

Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns first save Osich struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Brewers on Sunday.

Impact It was Osich's first save opportunity of the season and he rolled through the bottom third of Milwaukee's order with relative ease. the 32-year-old southpaw has been terrific since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville, recording a 0.87 ERA with a 2-0 record through 10.1 innings.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos gets key hit as Reds beat Brewers 3-1

Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run single off All-Star closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in relief Osich (2-0) earned the win Saturday against the Brewers after tossing one-third of an inning in relief, striking out the only batter he faced.

Impact Osich recorded the final out of the eighth inning and needed just five pitches to strike out Jace Peterson -- that was enough to clinch his second victory of the campaign. The southpaw has recorded six straight scoreless appearances and owns an excellent 0.96 ERA on the season across 9.1 innings (11 outings).

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez HR off Hader in 9th lifts Reds over Brewers 4-3

Eugenio Suárez hit a leadoff home run in the ninth inning against All-Star closer Josh Hader and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in a game that included three ej...

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahle expected to start as Reds host the Cubs

The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Saturday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Friday Osich (1-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win in Friday's 2-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact The 32-year-old was called on to relieve Art Warren with one on and two outs in the sixth inning. Osich got Jason Heyward to ground out, and Cincinnati pulled ahead in the bottom of the sixth to put the southpaw in position for the win. He's now posted a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across six innings since he joined the major-league roster June 19.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds deal Cubs seventh straight loss behind Gray, Votto

Joey Votto hit a two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their seventh straight loss with a 2-1 victory

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serves up grand slam Osich allowed a grand slam by the Padres' Trent Grisham in Wednesday's 7-5 loss. It was the first run Osich has allowed in 5.2 innings since joining the Reds.

Impact Osich came into the game with the bases already juiced in relief of starter Vladimir Gutierrez with one out in the fifth inning, but he couldn't take advantage of the lefty-on-lefty matchup against Grisham. Though Gutierrez was saddled with three runs and the loss, it was the decisive blow in the game, which ended in the sixth inning due to a thunder storm.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Reds Osich's contract was selected by the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Osich joined the Reds on a minor-league deal over the offseason. The veteran lefty will earn another big-league opportunity despite posting a mediocre 5.40 ERA in 15 innings for Triple-A Louisville. He's thrown 206.1 career innings at the major-league level but hasn't done much of note, posting a career 5.02 ERA overall and a 5.67 ERA over the last four years. Ashton Goudeau was optioned in a corresponding move.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate camp Osich was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Sunday.

Impact Osich made four relief appearances for the Cubs since being acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline. He was largely ineffective, and he gave up three runs (one earned) while failing to record an out Saturday. Jose Martinez was recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

4 takeaways from the Cubs-Pirates series, including Josh Osich’s tuneup for the Cardinals series and the need for Jon Lester to pitch deeper The Cubs will count on newcomer Josh Osich in their series against the Cardinals — and beyond — plus three other takeaways from their series...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Padres get Clevinger, Marlins acquire Marte at deadline

San Diego acted boldly once again

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traded to Cubs Osich was traded from the Red Sox to the Cubs on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Osich has been a bit inconsistent out of the bullpen this season, but he's tossed three scoreless innings over his past three appearances, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out three. The southpaw should continue to serve in a middle relief role in Chicago as he sports a 5.74 ERA and 20:5 K:BB over 15.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Osich (1-1) picked up the win in Sunday's victory over Washington, allowing a pair of hits across 1.1 scoreless innings. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.

Impact Boston starter Zack Godley was spotted early leads of 5-0 and 8-2, but could not get out of the fifth inning. Osich picked up the win as a result, collecting four outs while keeping the Nats off the board. It marked the left-hander's first win on the campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalbec homers for first big league hit, Red Sox top Nats 9-5

Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run homer in his major league debut, Rafael Devers hit a pair of home runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 9-5

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Blue Jays pitchers combine on 4-hitter, beat Red Sox 2-1

Five Toronto pitchers combined on a four-hitter and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning on a groundout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Boston Red So...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conforto, Alonso, Smith homer for Mets to beat Red Sox 7-4

Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith all homered, Michael Wacha pitched well over five innings and the New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp; Atlanta cuts Foltynewicz

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss as opener Osich (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one over two innings versus the Mets.

Impact Osich surrendered a two-run homer to Michael Conforto in the second inning, and the Red Sox hitters were never able to even the score. This was Osich's second appearance of the year -- he previously pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Orioles. The early usage pattern suggests the 31-year-old southpaw may be in line for a versatile role in 2020.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE