TEJAY ANTONE NEWS

Returns to bullpen Antone has made his last two appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen, working 3.1 scoreless no-hit frames and striking out three while issuing two walks.

Impact Antone made three starts for the Reds between Aug. 29 and Sept. 12, but the rookie has seemingly transitioned back to a relief role with Cincinnati set to get its rotation back to full strength Tuesday, when Sonny Gray (back) is in line to start in his return from the 10-day injured list. The righty has proven to be a dominant multi-inning weapon out of the bullpen this season, holding opposing hitters to a lowly .060/.175/.140 slash line while striking out 21 of the 57 hitters he's faced in relief.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reds take on the White Sox following Castillo's strong outing

Cincinnati looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Luis Castillo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds inch closer to playoffs with 4-1 win over Pirates

Tucker Barnhart hit a home run and Brian Goodwin prevented one with a leaping catch as the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 4-1 vict...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes second loss Antone (0-2) gave up two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Antone got through three innings fine, but he was charged with both runs in the fourth. The Reds only scored once in the game, so Antone took his second loss in nine appearances (four starts). The right-hander has a solid 2.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB across 28.1 innings this year. If Antone gets another start, it would likely be against the White Sox next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds visit the Cardinals following Castillo's strong performance

Cincinnati looks to follow up a strong outing by Friday starter Luis Castillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Antone will start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 26-year-old delivered six innings of one-run ball during his previous start Sunday, and he'll remain in the rotation for at least one more turn. Antone has a 2.49 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out six in no-decision Antone allowed one run on five hits and two walks across five innings during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact It marked the strongest outing of the season for Antone, who has both started and pitched out of the bullpen across eight appearances. His lone blemish was a two-out RBI single by Bryan Reynolds in the third. The right-hander was in line to get the first win of his career, but Raisel Iglesias blew the save in the ninth inning. It's unclear if Antone will get another start or if he'll return to a relief role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision Antone allowed one run on five hits and two walks across five innings during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact It marked the strongest outing of the season Antone, who has both started and pitched out of the bullpen across eight appearances. His lone blemish was a two-out RBI single by Bryan Reynolds in the third. The right-hander was in line to get his first-career win, but had to settle for a no-decision after Raisel Iglesias blew the save in the ninth. It's unclear if Antone will get another start or if he'll return to a relief role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Antone, Reds to face Kuhl, Pirates

The Reds will start Tejay Antone on Sunday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Chad Kuhl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Sunday Antone will start Sunday against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Manager David Bell will take advantage of Monday's off day and give Sonny Gray and the rest of his starters a couple extra days before their next starts, so Antone will make a start for the second weekend in a row.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez hits 3 home runs, leads Reds past Pirates 6-2

Eugenio Suárez hit three homers in a game for the first time in his career, driving in five runs and leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whiffs five in spot start Antone pitched four innings in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five. He did not factor in the...

Impact Antone made his second start of the season in the nightcap and was able to get through four frames on 66 pitches (39 strikes). He allowed only three hits, but two of those left the park to account for all three runs scored against him. Antone has been functioning as a long reliever, so he'll likely go back to that role for his next appearance. He has a 2.66 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving since callup Antone tossed 2.1 no-hit innings of relief Saturday in the Reds' 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. He walked one and struck out three in the 30-pitch appearance.

Impact Shortly after Antone made his first career start Aug. 5, the Reds optioned him to the alternate site and added him back to the roster a few days later. While he hasn't had the opportunity to make any further starts since his callup, Antone has dazzled in his three appearances as a long reliever. He's worked at least two frames in all of those appearances, giving up one run and striking out 12 over seven innings in total.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds option Tejay Antone, Josh VanMeter as roster size shrinks The roster cuts came right at today’s deadline.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • REDREPORTER.COM

Sent down after spot start The Reds optioned Antone to their alternate training site Thursday.

Impact Antone initially made his MLB debut as a reliever after he was called up from the Reds' alternate camp July 25, but he picked up a spot start Wednesday against the Indians with Cincinnati temporarily in need of a sixth starter. Though he took the loss in the outing, Antone did well to limit Cleveland to one run on two hits and four walks while striking out four. He should rank near the top of the list for a callup in the event the Reds require another starter at any point this season.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tejay Antone on why he wasn't happy with his 1st Cincinnati Reds start Tejay Antone allowed two hits and one run across 4 1/3 innings in his first career MLB start in the Reds' 2-0 loss to Cleveland.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Takes loss in first career start Antone (0-1) allowed one run on two hits and four walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a loss to Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact The 26-year-old showcased a good breaking ball in his first career MLB start and finished with 13 swinging strikes on 82 total pitches. Antone debuted out of the bullpen last week, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings against the Cubs. While Antone does not project for another start in the immediate future, he will almost certainly get another chance to start before the end of the season.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

'He just continues to impress': Tejay Antone looks like a veteran in first start But the rookie hurler wasn't satisfied with his strong outing as the Reds fall 2-0 to the Indians.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antone scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians square off against the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for spot start Wednesday Antone will start Wednesday's game against the Indians, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds needed to adjust their rotation coming off the postponement and subsequent doubleheader over the weekend in Detroit, so Antone will step up for the spot start in Cleveland. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut July 27 against the Cubs and had a strong showing, allowing one run on one hit and a walk while striking out five over 4.1 innings.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes backs Bieber with homer, Indians beat Reds 4-2

Shane Bieber overcame two solo home runs to pitch into the eighth inning, Franmil Reyes hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians snapped a four-game skid with a 4...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tejay Antone discusses his MLB debut in Cincinnati Reds' loss to Cubs Tejay Antone made his MLB debut on Monday, striking out five and giving up one run in 4 1/3 innings in a 8-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

JULY 28, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7

Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time, and the Chicago Cubs held on for an 8-7 victory over a Cincinnati Reds team coping with coronavirus uncertainty

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS