Tony Santillan struggles with inconsistency in Reds' bullpen

Tony Santillan faced challenges during a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on June 3, where his breaking pitch lacked consistency. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona noted that while Santillan's fastball is improving, he has had issues landing his breaking pitches for strikes, leading to falling behind in counts. Previously, Santillan showed promise with a 1.98 ERA this season, but his ERA has now risen to 6.65, with significant struggles observed in recent outings. The Reds continue to provide him opportunities to correct his performance at the major league level, despite ongoing injuries within their bullpen.

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