LUKE WEAVER NEWS

Settles down after rocky start Weaver (0-1) took the loss Thursday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Pirates. He struck out eight.

Impact Weaver got off to a rough start in his Reds debut, allowing back-to-back home runs to Connor Joe and Jack Suwinski in a four-run first inning. However, Weaver would settle in and blank the Pirates over his final five frames, allowing just one more hit while punching out seven of his last 16 batters faced. The 29-year-old Weaver will look to carry the momentum into his next start, likely to come next week against the Rangers. He went 1-1 with a 6.56 ERA in 35.2 innings last season between Arizona and Kansas City.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds activate RHP Luke Weaver, option RHP Levi Stoudt The Cincinnati Reds have activated Luke Weaver from the 15-day injured list and the right-hander was set to make his season debut against th...

APRIL 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Activated for season debut Weaver (forearm) was activated Thursday from the 15-day injured list.

Impact Weaver will make his season debut -- and Reds debut -- in a start Thursday night against the Pirates after getting over a bout of forearm inflammation that popped up in mid-March. He signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Cincinnati over the winter, coming off a rough 6.56 ERA in 35.2 innings (mostly in relief) last year between Arizona and Kansas City.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds visit the Pirates to start 4-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds to open a four-game series

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season debut set for Thursday Weaver (forearm) is set to come off the injured list and start Thursday against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Levi Stoudt will be brought up by the Reds for a spot start Wednesday versus the Rays to give Weaver one additional day of rest following his two-outing rehab stint at Triple-A Louisville. Weaver missed the first three weeks of the 2023 major-league season due to a flexor tendon strain, but he's all set now to become a regular presence in the Cincinnati rotation.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be returning Wednesday Weaver (forearm) will not get the start for the Reds on Wednesday versus the Rays.

Impact Weaver had been lined up for that assignment after making two minor-league rehab starts at Triple-A Louisville, but the nod will instead go to Levi Stoudt. It's unclear yet whether Weaver has suffered a setback in his recovery from a spring flexor tendon injury.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To join rotation next week? Weaver (forearm) is lined up to join the Reds' starting rotation next week, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Weaver can jump right into Connor Overton's spot, possibly Wednesday versus the Rays, after Overton landed on the injured list Saturday due to a right elbow strain. Recovered from a spring flexor tendon injury, Weaver scattered three runs and tallied nine strikeouts over nine innings in a two-start minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in first rehab start Weaver (forearm) struck out four over four shutout innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Indianapolis. He gave up no hits and issued two walks in the 61-pitch outing.

Impact Weaver, who remains on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, fared about as well as he and the Reds could have hoped in his first official outing since March 8 in Cactus League play. Based on the workload he handled Sunday, Weaver looks like he'll be getting stretched out as a starter during his rehab assignment, making him a candidate to join the big-league rotation if Luis Cessa and/or Connor Overton continue to languish.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts up rehab assignment Weaver (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Before he sustained a right forearm strain in early March, Weaver had been competing for a spot in the Opening Day rotation, so the Reds will presumably have him continue to stretch out as a starter while he's rehabbing in the minors. Whether Weaver claims a rotation spot once he completes his rehab assignment will likely hinge on the health of the Reds' current starting options as well as the performance of back-end arms Connor Overton and Luis Cessa, who would seemingly be most vulnerable of a demotion to the bullpen to make room for Weaver.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing extended bullpen Weaver (forearm) is throwing an extended bullpen before Sunday's game against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact If the bullpen goes well, Weaver is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. The right-hander is on the injured list with soreness in his right forearm, and he has a chance to make starts for the Reds when he's able to return around the middle of April.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 15-day IL Weaver (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Weaver battled right forearm soreness this spring, but he is scheduled to work an intrasquad game next week in Cincinnati and should then be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. He's on track to be an option for the Reds' rotation by the end of April.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for intrasquad game Weaver (forearm) is slated to pitch in an intrasquad game next week in Cincinnati, per MLB.com.

Impact Weaver should then advance to a minor-league rehab assignment, probably with Triple-A Louisville, as he continues to work past a bout of right forearm soreness. The 29-year-old appears on track to be an option for the Reds' starting rotation before the end of April.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches in minor-league game Weaver (forearm) pitched in a minor-league spring training game Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Weaver has been dealing with a minor forearm issue this spring and isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day. He's making progress, however, and doesn't seem to be in line for a long absence.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to bullpen session Weaver (forearm) threw a bullpen session Wednesday in Reds camp, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Weaver is ramping back up from a bout of right forearm soreness, but he is expected to open the season on the injured list and then head out to Triple-A Louisville for a rehab assignment whenever he is deemed fit again for live competition. The 29-year-old should be an option for the Reds' rotation around mid-to-late April if all goes well from this point forward.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could open on IL Weaver (forearm) may not be ready for the start of the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact He is still working toward pitching off a mound and has been throwing from flat ground. Weaver will likely either go on a rehab assignment or be held back in extended spring training before joining the big-league rotation.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will resume throwing Friday Reds manager David Bell told reporters that Weaver (forearm) will throw Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Bell says that Weaver being able to throw Friday is a "really good sign." The right-hander has dealt with right forearm soreness this spring, but it sounds like Cincinnati is just taking precautions with him in the middle of Cactus League play. There's a good chance Weaver returns to the mound in the coming days.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be pushed back Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Weaver dealt with right forearm soreness in his most recent spring outing Monday and could have his next start pushed back, Bobby Nighte...

Impact Weaver worked three innings against minor-leaguers Monday before walking off the mound in advance of the fourth inning due to the sore forearm. The injury was deemed minor after he was examined by the medical staff, but the Reds are unlikely to have him make a start this weekend. Weaver is vying for one of the final spots in the Cincinnati rotation and, if healthy, has been viewed as one of the favorites.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as Saturday's starter Weaver (forearm) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Saturday's spring game the Athletics.

Impact The right-hander exited his last outing Monday early due to some forearm soreness, but the issue doesn't appear to be much of a concern since he remains on track for his next turn through the rotation. Weaver is pushing for a spot at the back end of Cincinnati's rotation after joining the club on a one-year, $2 million deal during the offseason.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with forearm soreness Weaver cut short a minor-league appearance Monday due to right forearm soreness, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact It's believed to be a minor issue, but Weaver will probably be skipped from his next scheduled spring appearance and he is in danger of falling behind the other rotation candidates in Reds camp. The 29-year-old signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Cincinnati in January with an eye toward claiming a starting role.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C. Notes: Veteran Luke Weaver looking like a favorite to land a rotation spot Before players depart for the World Baseball Classic, there's plenty of work to be done and decisions to be made around camp.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Using curveball more frequently Weaver is working on using his curveball more frequently this spring, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "Curveball is something that I'm trying to implement more, especially early i...

Impact Last season, Weaver used his four-seam fastball nearly 60 percent of the time and his changeup 26 percent of the time, with the curveball employed on a mere 2.9 percent of his offerings. The fastball didn't fare well -- opposing hitters batted .322 and slugged .471 against it. Weaver is trying to win one of two open rotation slots for the Reds.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weaver adding pitches in hopes of starting role SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Shortly after his first start wearing a Reds uniform on Sunday vs. the Giants, Luke Weaver was still trying to catch hi...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Signs with Cincinnati Weaver signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Weaver struggled to get going in 2022, logging a 6.56 ERA and 1.82 WHIP between Arizona and Kansas City. While it's unlikely Weaver will return to his 2019 form (2.94 ERA, 1.07 WHIP) he should still be able to contend for a spot in the back end of the Reds' rotation.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran righty Weaver joins Reds on 1-year deal CINCINNATI – The Reds added experience to their pitching staff on Friday by signing right-hander Luke Weaver to a one-year, $2 million contr...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cincinnati Reds sign free agent pitcher Luke Weaver as candidate for rotation The Reds signed free agent pitcher Luke Weaver to a one-year, $2 million contract. He will compete for a spot in the rotation.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM