Tony Santillan struggles with inconsistency in Reds' bullpen
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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.
- •Santillan allowed two key hits in the ninth inning against the Royals.
- •His ERA soared from 1.98 to 6.65 in May.
- •He has been crucial to the Reds' bullpen in prior seasons.
- •Cincinnati is dealing with multiple injuries to relief pitchers.
- •Francona emphasizes the need for Santillan's stability.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Santillan's 'in and out' breaking pitch key to his Reds struggles
"Terry Francona can't exactly pinpoint the cause of a month's worth of struggles for Tony Santillan, but the situation isn't altogether a mystery.
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