Lyon Richardson signs minor-league deal with Brewers after Reds DFA
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lyon Richardson, a right-handed pitcher formerly with the Cincinnati Reds, has signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been assigned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. The Reds designated Richardson for assignment on June 2, which led him to elect free agency. Recently, he struggled in his latest outing, allowing a grand slam in an appearance against the Kansas City Royals. Over four seasons with the Reds, Richardson made 41 appearances and posted a 4.75 ERA this season in 18 appearances for the Triple-A Louisville Bats.
- •Reds designated Lyon Richardson for assignment on June 2.
- •Richardson allowed a grand slam in his final Reds appearance.
- •He signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers and joined Triple-A Nashville.
- •Richardson posted a 4.75 ERA with the Reds this season.
- •He was a second-round pick by the Reds in 2018.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Lyon Richardson, designated for assignment by Reds, signs with Brewers
"The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent former Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to a minor-league contract.
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