Reds' Greene, with 104 mph heater, makes opening rotation
Hunter Greene has cracked the Cincinnati Reds’ season-opening rotationMARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TONY SANTILLAN #64 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
3-3 W-L •
1.00 WHIP •
3.00 ERA
3-3 W-L
1.00 WHIP
3.00 ERA
Prepping for relief role Santillan told Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer on Tuesday that he'll serve as a reliever for the Reds to begin the season. "I'll go in and attack every hitter I face,"...
Impact Santillan has mostly served as a full-time starter since joining the Reds organization as a second-round pick in 2015, with this past season marking the first time he dabbled between starting and relief duty. The 24-year-old still made four starts across his 26 appearances with the big club in 2021, and though he was expected to compete for a rotation role in spring training, the Reds have since tabled those plans. Even with Luis Castillo (shoulder) and Mike Minor (shoulder) set to begin the season on the injured list, the Reds may be content to let prospects Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene fill out the final two openings in the rotation behind Tyler Mahle, Vladimir Gutierrez and Reiver Sanmartin. Meanwhile, manager David Bell informed Santillan that he'll be heading to the bullpen, where he's expected to serve as one of the Reds' high-leverage relievers, according to Goldsmith. Santillan could be a factor in the Reds' closing picture, which has become more murkier this spring with Lucas Sims (elbow) on track to join Castillo and Minor on the IL to begin the season.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Role undefined Santillan is under consideration for one of the three open spots in the Reds' rotation, though he hasn't worked more than two innings in spring training so far, Charlie Goldsmith o...
Impact Santillan came up through the minors as a starter, though he had better results in the bullpen in the majors last season. "We'd love to have him in the bullpen because he dominated at the end of last season," Bell said. "To have that in the bullpen, his aggressive mentality, I would not be afraid of him in any situation (in the bullpen). But he's also a really good starter. With where we are, it's early to make that decision."
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday's spring game Santillan (ankle) is scheduled to start Sunday's spring training game against the Giants, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Santillan underwent ankle surgery during the offseason, but he's been throwing bullpen sessions to open spring training and will make an early start for the Reds. It appears the 24-year-old will be ready for the start of the season despite the procedure. He made his big-league debut for Cincinnati in 2021 and had a 2.91 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 56:21 K:BB over 43.1 innings with four starts in 26 appearances.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Underwent offseason surgery Santillan underwent ankle surgery during the offseason but has been throwing bullpens to begin spring training, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Santillan made his major-league debut in 2021 and recorded a 2.91 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 43.1 innings across 26 appearances (four starts). General manager Nick Krall classified Santillan's surgery as a right ankle debridement that he underwent on Oct. 29, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander's offseason procedure will force him to miss time early in the regular season, but the fact that he's already throwing bullpens signals that any potential absence is unlikely to be a significant one.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates are expected to send Mitch Keller to the mound Sunday and the Reds will give Reiver Sanmartin the startOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss Santillan (1-3) allowed one run on one hit with two strikeouts in an inning of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 8-6 defeat to the Pirates. He also hit a batter.
Impact Santillan got the first two outs of his inning before plunking Yoshi Tsutsugo and coughing up an RBI triple to Bryan Reynolds that would be the difference in the game. The rookie has had a bit of a topsy-turvy season, as he began life with the Reds as a starter before occupying a few different roles in the bullpen. He'll be an interesting watch in camp next year as Cincinnati tries to figure out how to best deploy the right-hander.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds
Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average aboveOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 role uncertain Santillan allowed a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Nationals. The Reds haven't decided what his role will be in 2022, after they moved him to the bullpen this summer, Charli...
Impact Santillan has been on a roll, allowing two runs over the last two months, over a span of 21.1 innings. Walks have remained an issue still, as he's walked 10 over that span and 20 over 41 major league innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds notes: Is Tony Santillan's future in the Cincinnati Reds bullpen? In July, the Reds decided to make Tony Santillan a reliever for the rest of the season. In a new role, Santillan has exceeded expectations.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Votto blasts 3-run homer, Reds rebound to beat Marlins 6-1
Joey Votto slammed a three-run homer, Luis Castillo pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 6-1AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Reds Santillan was called up by Cincinnati on Tuesday.
Impact Santillan has struck out 30 batters in 23.1 innings at the highest level this season but owns a mediocre 4.24 ERA. He'll take the bullpen spot that had been occupied by Heath Hembree, who was designated for assignment.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minors Santillan was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact The right-hander covered 3.2 scoreless frames in his past three outings, but he'll head back to Triple-A with Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) returning from the injured list. Santillan will continue working as a reliever with Louisville and could rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen down the stretch.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in relief Monday Santillan struck out three while allowing one hit over 1.2 innings Monday against the Cubs, coming on in relief of starter Wade Miley.
Impact Santillan had a couple of rough outings after the All-Star break, but he's thrown three scoreless outings with at least two strikeouts in a row now. That doesn't seem like too much, but it might be enough to put him in a higher-leverage spot in his next time out.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stroman 1-hit ball for 8 innings, Smith slam, Mets beat Reds
Marcus Stroman pitched one-hit ball for eight innings, Dominic Smith launched a grand slam and the New York Mets cruised to a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati RedsJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
García HR in 8th, Brewers beat Reds to boost NL Central lead
Avisaíl García hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Reds Santillan was recalled by the Reds on Thursday.
Impact Santillan will be taking the roster spot that had belonged to Sonny Gray (ribs), who hit the injured list in a corresponding move. It doesn't look as though he'll be taking Gray's spot in the rotation, however, as Gray just pitched Wednesday and won't see his turn come up again until after the All-Star break. Santillan is unlikely to have much fantasy value as a reliever, as his solid 3.78 ERA in four starts this season comes with a roughly average 24.4 percent strikeout rate and a poor 1.68 WHIP.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Santillan was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Impact The 24-year-old gave up three runs (two earned) over three innings Tuesday and will head to the minors with Sonny Gray (groin) slated to rejoin the rotation this weekend. According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, Santillan is expected to rejoin the Reds and work out of the bullpen after spending the required 10 days in the minors.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
C. Trent Rosecrans: The Reds optioned Tony Santillan to AAA... - The Athletic The Reds optioned Tony Santillan to AAA Louisville and recalled Ashton Goudeau. Santillan will likely transition the the bullpen there and r...
JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Takes loss in short outing Santillan (1-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings to take the loss Tuesday against San Diego.
Impact Santillan avoided disaster in the final outcome of his start, but he allowed multiple baserunners in all three innings that he worked. As a result, he needed 75 pitches to record his nine outs and has now failed to complete five innings in three of his four big-league starts. In total, Santillan has allowed seven earned runs across 16.2 innings with a 20:10 K:BB. With Sonny Gray (groin) projected to return to the rotation shortly, Santillan's role with the big-league club could set to change.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos hits slam as Reds rally past Phillies 12-4
Nick Castellano hit a grand slam in the seventh inning and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-4JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Schwarber launching longballs, Padres hit road
Kyle Schwarber keeps putting on a remarkable power show, clearing the fences at a record rate for the NationalsJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatis delivers go-ahead hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 5-4
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead double during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4, taking two of three against the...JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gutierrez scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Atlanta
The Reds are expected to send Vladimir Gutierrez to the mound Friday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the startJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns first career win Santillan (1-1) allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out eight across six innings, earning the win over Atlanta on Thursday.
Impact Freddie Freeman got to Santillan early with a solo home run in the first inning. Other than that, it was smooth sailing for the rookie as he cruised to post a quality start in his first MLB win. The 24-year-old struck out eight batters in his third start, doubling his season total. He lowered his ERA to 3.29 over 13.2 innings. His next scheduled start tentatively lines up for Tuesday against the Padres.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
