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Leibrandt elected free agency Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Leibrandt cleared waivers after the Reds designated him for assignment earlier this week, but because he's been outrighted previously, he had the option to elect free agency. The lefty allowed seven runs over 6.1 innings for Cincinnati in 2024 during his first stint in the majors since 2020.
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The Reds designated Leibrandt for assignment Monday. It's a procedural move designed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Leibrandt had been set to become a free agent following the World Series.
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The Reds optioned Leibrandt to Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Leibrandt was pummeled for seven runs over four innings in an extended relief appearance Thursday versus Atlanta. He's being replaced on the roster by Alan Busenitz, who gives the bullpen a fresh arm.
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The Reds recalled Leibrandt from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. He'll provide length in the bullpen after the Reds' relief corps needed to cover 7.2 innings in Tuesday's win over Atlanta upon Brandon Williamson's exit due to an elbow injury. Leibrandt had one scoreless relief appearance for the Reds last month.
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The Reds selected Leibrandt's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Leibrandt has spent all season in Triple-A, where he owns a 4.46 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 76.2 innings across 16 starts. The 31-year-old southpaw will likely work out of the bullpen as he returns to the majors for the first time since 2020, replacing Casey Kelly.
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| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 9/19 | vs  |
- | - | - | 4.0 | 10 | 10.50 | 1 | 5 | 2.75 |
| 8/29 | vs  |
- | - | - | 2.1 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0.86 |