Reds activate Tony Santillan ahead of series against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds activated right-handed pitcher Tony Santillan prior to their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 21, 2026. Santillan had been on the 15-day injured list since June 22 due to an oblique strain but had shown improvement with seven consecutive scoreless appearances before his injury. He replaces Zach Maxwell on the roster, who has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds are looking to strengthen their bullpen as they head into the latter part of the season.
- •Santillan was activated from the injured list before the game on August 21.
- •He last pitched on June 22 before injuring his oblique.
- •Santillan had a 5.23 ERA this season prior to his injury.
- •Zach Maxwell was optioned to Triple-A to make space for Santillan.
- •Reds hope Santillan can replicate his pre-injury form.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Reds activate Tony Santillan ahead of series against Diamondbacks
"The Reds finally welcome back a key cog of their bullpen.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
BaseballMLB•Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 PM2026 World Series extra innings rules explained
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 12:07 PMFormer MLB player Stone Garrett opens Pilates studio in Missouri City after injury comeback
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 11:47 AMRobin Yount wants the 2026 World Series more than these Brewers do | Exclusive
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 11:46 AMThe small-ball World Series? How the Brewers and Rays fit -- and don't fit -- the narrative
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 11:00 AMWhere Brewers-Rays ranks among best World Series matchups since 2000
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 11:00 AMDodgers’ $182 Million Superstar Sends 2-Word Tarik Skubal Message Immediately After Exit