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Signs with Arizona Karcher signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Nov. 17.

Impact The right-hander made one appearance with the Reds in 2023 but spent nearly all of the season at Triple-A Louisville, posting a 4.77 ERA and 70:72 K:BB across 60.1 innings. Karcher figures to begin 2024 at Triple-A Reno.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Karcher elected free agency Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Karcher, 26, appeared in only one game at the MLB level in 2023 and registered an ugly 4.77 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 70:72 K:BB across 60.1 innings of relief with Triple-A Louisville.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization Karchar cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact The reliever is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the Reds' organization. Karchar made one scoreless appearance with the Reds last month and has struggled mightily with his control with more walks than strikeouts this season at Louisville.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Karcher was designated for assignment by the Reds on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Tony Santillan (back/hamstring) has been activated off the 60-day injured list to fill the vacated 40-man roster spot. Karcher earned a save last month in his major-league debut, but he was sent back to Triple-A Louisville soon after and has struggled to a 7.18 ERA over 31.1 innings of relief this summer in the International League.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Karcher was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Karcher will return to Louisville after he tossed a scoreless 10th inning on his way to a save in his major-league debut during Monday's 5-4 victory over the Royals. The 25-year-old walked one batter without allowing a hit, but ultimately he will head back to Triple-A. Karcher has produced an inflated 9.27 ERA and 2.58 WHIP with a 13.8 BB/9 over 22.1 innings in 22 appearances in Triple-A this season.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save in first MLB game Karcher picked up the save in Monday's 5-4 victory over Kansas City, tossing a scoreless inning in which he allowed zero hits and one walk. He didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Alexis Diaz worked the previous two days, and Buck Farmer pitched 1.2 innings to send the game into the 10th inning, so the freshly-recalled Karcher got the save opportunity Monday, marking his first MLB appearance. The 25-year-old walked the first batter he faced but retired three straight to end the game. Karcher has electric stuff, but he's had trouble commanding it at Triple-A Louisville, posting a 9.27 ERA and 31:34 K:BB over 22.1 innings.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big leagues Karcher was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Karcher was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason and it will be his major-league debut when he gets into a game. The 25-year-old has big stuff but has struggled mightily with Louisville this season, posting a 9.27 ERA and 31:34 K:BB over 22.1 innings.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Karcher was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Karcher was added to the 40-man roster by Cincinnati over the winter, so an option to the minors was required. The right-hander recorded a 3.65 ERA over 56.2 innings of work with Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE