Tony Santillan struggles as Reds lose to Royals 5-2

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tony Santillan had a rough outing on June 3 against the Kansas City Royals, allowing four runs in the ninth inning as the Reds lost 5-2. Santillan faced issues with control, resulting in ten earned runs over the season and a Major League Baseball worst WAR rating among relievers at -1.1. Manager Terry Francona expressed the need for stability in the bullpen, indicating a possible reevaluation of Santillan's usage in late-game situations. Meanwhile, Reds starter Chase Burns continues to perform well, boasting a 2.05 ERA after a six-inning outing against the Royals.

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