TONY SANTILLAN NEWS

Zack Wheeler throws 1-hitter for first complete game since 2021, leading Phillies past Reds

Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday

16 HOURS AGO

Reliever Santillan strikes out Bohm with bases loaded in the 8th, Reds beat Phillies 9-6

Spencer Steer hit a two-RBI double to spark a five-run third inning and Reds reliever Tony Santillan struck out Alec Bohm with the bases loaded to end the eighth and lead Cincinnat...

2 DAYS AGO

Pallante throws 6 shutout innings, Cardinals have 5-run 8th in 6-1 win over Reds

Andre Pallante allowed two hits in six shutout innings and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run eighth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Friday night

JUNE 21

Earns second save Santillan earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Santillan was summoned to protect a two-run lead and needed just seven pitches to seal the win. It was an interesting move, as usual closer Emilio Pagan had thrown only 11 pitches in the ninth inning during Saturday's completion of Friday's suspended game. On the year, Santillan owns a 3.00 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB across 30 innings with 13 holds and two saves.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

McLain's homer sends Reds past Diamondbacks 4-2 for 3-game sweep

Matt McLain broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer off Zac Gallen, and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep with a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 8

Encarnacion-Strand lifts the Reds over the Diamondbacks 4-3 in 10th inning of suspended game

Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered in the sixth inning to tie the game before it was suspended Friday night and then hit a walk-off double in the 10th on Saturday to help the Cin...

JUNE 7

Abbott pitches 7 crisp innings as the Reds hold off the Cubs for a 6-2 win

Andrew Abbott pitched seven shutout innings in his third consecutive win, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 30

Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2nd 6 RBI game is one for the Cubs' history books

No matter where Craig Counsell puts Pete Crow-Armstrong in the Chicago Cubs lineup, the center fielder is producing at a record rate

MAY 24

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits go-ahead grand slam, drives in 6 runs as Cubs rally to beat Reds 13-6

Pete Crow-Armstrong had two home runs — including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning — and drove in six runs as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Cincin...

MAY 24

Martinez pitches 6 sparkling innings as the Reds beat the Cardinals 3-1 for their 5th straight win

Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 for their fifth straight win

APRIL 29

Charged with blown save Wednesday Santillan blew the save after giving up one run on one hit and no walks in 1.1 innings during Wednesday's 8-6 extra-inning loss to the Giants.

Impact After recording two outs to close the seventh inning, Santillan served up a first-pitch fastball for a game-tying solo home run to Wilmer Flores. Santillan is working alongside Emilio Pagan for save opportunities in the absence of Alexis Diaz (hamstring), and the former has logged three holds while converting one of his two save chances to open the campaign. That said, Santillan does boast a 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP with seven punchouts across 7.1 innings, and he should remain in the mix for ninth-inning work until Diaz rejoins the team.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first save Santillan retired the lone batter faced over a third of an inning to pick up the save in Monday's 2-0 win over the Giants.

Impact Hunter Greene attempted to finish what he started but allowed a two-out single and walk, which prompted manager Terry Francona to send in the cavalry. On this night, that was Santillan who got Heliot Ramos to line out on a 3-1 four-seamer. The save was Santillan's first of the season and first since 2022. He's the third Red reliever to be given a save opportunity, as Francona does not appear to have a go-to guy since Alexis Diaz (hamstring) was removed from the role amid command issues this spring. Diaz is expected to make at least two more appearances while on rehab at Triple-A Louisville but is not guaranteed to get the closer's job back.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Greene pitches the Reds to a 2-0 win over Webb and the Giants, ending their 7-game win streak

Hunter Greene came within one out of a complete game, outlasting Logan Webb in an old-fashioned pitchers’ duel between All-Star starters, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Franc...

APRIL 8

Friedl leads Reds' resurgent lineup in 11-7 victory over Brewers

TJ Friedl went 4 for 5 and hit one of Cincinnati’s four homers off Elvin Rodríguez as the Reds’ lineup finally awoke in an 11-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 6

Serving in fireman role Reds manager Terry Francona indicated recently that he prefers to use Santillan "when we need to put the fire out" earlier in games, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News repo...

Impact Santillan pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Opening Day versus the Giants and a scoreless seventh inning Saturday, protecting a one-run lead on both occasions. While the 27-year-old looks to be Francona's most trusted reliever right now, Santillan looks like a better bet for holds than saves. Emilio Pagan appears to be the top closer option while Alexis Diaz (hamstring) is shelved.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second hold Santillan pitched the seventh inning Saturday to get his second hold in as many games. Emilio Pagan later got the save.

Impact Santillan was brilliant Thursday in getting his first hold, striking out two batters. In this outing he gave up a single and didn't strike any batters out, but got out of the inning by inducing a double play grounder.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reds spoil the San Francisco debut of 3-time Cy Young Award winner Verlander, beat Giants 3-2

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a go-ahead solo homer, Matt McLain had two extra-base hits and an RBI and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the San Francisco debut of three-time Cy Youn...

MARCH 29

Mentioned as possible closer option Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that while Santillan is an "easy choice" to be the closer, "he might be too valuable getting to the ninth," Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayt...

Impact While Francona admitted he's not sure who his closer will be while Alexis Diaz (hamstring) is sidelined, it's notable that he mentioned Santillan in the fashion that he did, suggesting the right-hander might be the favorite to see the first opportunity. Santillan began last season in the minors after re-signing with the Reds last offseason on a minor-league deal, but he was excellent with the big club after being called up, posting a 3.00 ERA and 46:9 K:BB over 30 innings. Taylor Rogers, Scott Barlow, Graham Ashcraft and Emilio Pagan are other candidates to see save chances with the Reds.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz hits 2-run triple in 10th to lead Reds to 3-0 win over Cubs

Elly De La Cruz hit two-run triple in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and the Cincinnati Reds ended their season with a 3-0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Ozuna homers, Urshela drives in 3 as Braves beat Reds 7-1

Marcell Ozuna homered, Gio Urshela drove in three runs and Spencer Schwellenbach pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

France homers as part of 9 for 11 series, Reds' 1-0 victory extends winning streak vs. Astros to 9

Ty France homered in the seventh inning as part of a series sweep in which he went 9 for 11, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Houston 1-0 for their ninth straight win over the Astros

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Rhys Hoskins' homer lifts Brewers over Reds 1-0 for 5th straight win

Rhys Hoskins hit a 405-foot home run in the eighth inning to lift Milwaukee to a 1-0 win over Cincinnati on Saturday night for the the Brewers fifth straight win and their ninth st...

AUGUST 11, 2024

Santiago Espinal homers to extend hit streak to 10 games, Reds' bullpen holds on to beat Cubs 6-3

Santiago Espinal extended his hit streak to 10 games with a two-run homer in the second inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

JULY 31, 2024

Serving as opener Tuesday Santillan will serve as the Reds' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Frankie Montas had been on turn to start Tuesday, but he was traded to the Brewers on Monday. Santillan is projected to work an inning or two in what will be a bullpen game for the Reds.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Tuesday Santillan will serve as the Reds' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact It had been Frankie Montas' turn in the rotation, but Montas was traded to the Brewers on Monday. Santillan is projected to go an innings or two in what will be a bullpen game for the Reds.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE