LUIS CESSA NEWS

Fans welcome Freeman in Dodgers' 9-3 win over Reds

Trea Turner singled in Freddie Freeman with the go-ahead run and Will Smith added a three-run homer in the eighth inning to rally the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Cincinnati Reds 9...

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Luis Cessa to be opener for Reds vs. Dodgers. So what is an opener? Cincinnati Reds will use Luis Cessa as opener vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 15, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Dodgers take on the Reds in first of 4-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers start a four-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Cessa will start Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 29-year-old has covered 2.2 innings across his first two appearances out of the bullpen this season, so he's likely serving as an opener for Reiver Sanmartin, who was previously scheduled to start Thursday. Cessa was believed to be in the mix for save chances, but Tony Santillan and Art Warren have picked up the first two saves of the year for the Reds.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Miller lead Guardians over Reds; Kwan goes hitless

José Ramírez homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Owen Miller hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 for their fourth straight win

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Greene wins big league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

In ninth-inning mix Cessa is a candidate for saves in Cincinnati this season according to manager David Bell, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lucas Sims will miss the start of the season with an elbow injury, and Sims is not guaranteed to close once healthy. Cessa had a 2.51 ERA last season, though his 20.7 percent strikeout rate would be quite low for a closer.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Settles on $1.8 million Cessa signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Reds on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cessa was acquired from the Yankees last season and had a strong campaign between the two clubs with a 2.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 54:19 K:BB over 64.2 innings. The 29-year-old could take on a higher-leverage role for the Reds this season, especially with the departure of Amir Garrett.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Mahle expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Votto power surge leads Reds rally for 9-5 win over Pirates

Joey Votto tied the game with his second homer of the night, Eugenio Suarez followed with a go-ahead shot and the Cincinnati Reds rallied from a five-run deficit for a 9-5 win over...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets hold in big spot Cessa came on in relief of Luis Castillo on Friday night and threw 1.2 scoreless innings to earn his fourth hold of the season.

Impact Since joining the Reds, Cessa has a 1.42 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over 19 innings. He got a little lucky Friday night, allowing a few hard-hit balls, but he's provided everything the Reds have asked since coming over just before the trade deadline.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castillo outdoes Buehler, Reds end Dodgers' win streak at 6

Luis Castillo struck out 10 while outpitching Walker Buehler, Kyle Farmer doubled twice and the Cincinnati Reds snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Ohtani hits MLB-high 42nd home run, Angels beat Yankees 8-7

Shohei Ohtani hit his major-league leading 42nd home run, Jack Mayfield connected for his first grand slam and the Los Angeles Angels were able to defeat the New York Yankees 8-7

AUGUST 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Gutierrez expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Miami

The Reds are expected to send Vladimir Gutierrez to the mound Sunday and the Marlins will give Sandy Alcantara the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up fourth win Cessa (4-2) allowed a walk and nothing more over 1.1 innings, nabbing the victory in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact Cessa entered the game with the bases full of Marlins and two outs, but got Lewis Brinson to fly out on one pitch. He then needed just 11 more pitches to get through a full inning of work. The victory is Cessa's first as a member of the Reds.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos drives in 4, Reds beat Miami 7-4 to take series

Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 7-4

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Stroman scheduled to start for New York against Cincinnati

The Mets will send Marcus Stroman to the mound Sunday and the Reds plan to give Vladimir Gutierrez the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Israel gets 1st Olympic baseball win; Mexico eliminated

Danny Valencia hit a three-run homer off a Mexican Double-A pitcher playing in his 15th consecutive minor league season, and Israel pounded relievers Fernando Salas and Oliver Pére...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Votto inches from HR record, Báez helps Mets rally past Reds

Joey Votto came oh-so-close to matching the major league record with a home run in eight consecutive games, but Javier Báez did clear the fence in his New York debut and the Mets r...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Reds get a look at new relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson and validation for acquiring them The three players the Reds added Wednesday aren't the biggest names, but they do address the team's biggest need.

JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2

Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Reds acquire reliever Givens from Rockies for 2 prospects

The Cincinnati Reds kept adding arms to their struggling bullpen by acquiring right-hander Mychal Givens from the Colorado Rockies for two pitching prospects

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Three things to know about new Cincinnati Reds relievers Luis Cessa, Justin Wilson What to know about new Reds relief pitchers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson. The Reds acquired them in a trade with the Yankees on Tuesday.

JULY 28, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

New York Yankees trade pitchers Justin Wilson and Luis Cessa to Cincinnati Reds With the trade deadline three days away, the New York Yankees dealt relief pitchers and Justin Wilson and Luis Cessa away early Wednesday mo...

JULY 28, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM