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Reds promote Zach McCambley, assign Rhett Lowder to rehab

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Reds promote Zach McCambley, assign Rhett Lowder to rehab

Summary

The Cincinnati Reds have promoted pitcher Zach McCambley, acquired from Miami, for their active roster. This decision follows the illness of Chase Burns, who was scheduled to start against the Kansas City Royals. Rhett Lowder, recovering from a shoulder issue, is heading to AAA Louisville for a rehab assignment. To adjust the roster, Lyon Richardson and Brandon Liebrandt have been designated for assignment. The Reds aim to stabilize their pitching amid challenges in the rotation.

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By the Numbers

•Zach McCambley joins the Reds after being traded from Miami.
•Chase Burns was scratched from his start due to illness.
•Rhett Lowder is starting a rehab assignment at AAA Louisville.
•Lyon Richardson and Brandon Liebrandt were designated for assignment.
•McCambley and Lowder's statuses help rebuild the team's pitching depth.

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Reds promote pitcher Zach McCambley, send Rhett Lowder out on rehab assignment

What they're saying

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The writing was on the wall for the Cincinnati Reds yesterday when star pitcher Chase Burns was scratched late from his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals due to illness. When the once-dependable portion of the team’s tattered rotation was turned into a spot bullpen start, it was a clear indication that some more […]
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