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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Carlos Contreras: Released by Reds
Carlos Contreras cleared waivers Wednesday and has been released by the Reds, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Just two days after being optioned Monday in the Reds' first round of spring training cuts, the organization decided to cut bait and release Contreras. The 25-year-old right hander has been saddled with command issues as illustrated by his astronomical walk rate numbers in 2015 (6.8 BB/9 at Triple-A Louisville, 6.4 BB/9 with Cincinnati). He is now a free agent and could find a spot in another organization's camp as a depth option.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Reds' Carlos Contreras: Optioned to Louisville
Carlos Contreras was among the first 11 cuts by the Cincinnati Reds, getting optioned to Triple-A Louisville.Contreras's control fell apart last season, with an added bonus of losing velocity. He's still on the 40-man roster and thus could get a call when the Reds make their first bullpen changes, but he's also on the short list of getting designated for assignment for one of their prospects.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Reds recall pitcher Jumbo Diaz; option pitcher Carlos Contreras
The Cincinnati Reds recalled pitcher Jumbo Diaz from Triple-A on Friday, the team announced. Diaz produced a 6.65 ERA over 23 innings of work earlier this season. To make room for Diaz, the team optioned pitcher Carlos Contreras to Triple-A. Contreras has a 6.08 ERA over 13 1/3 innings of work this season.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Reds recall pitchers Contreras, Hand; option OF Boesch to Triple-A
The Cincinnati Reds have recalled pitchers Carlos Contreras and Donovan Hand from Triple-A Louisville, and optioned outfielder Brennan Boesch to Triple-A, the team announced on Tuesday. Contreras appeared in three games with the Reds earlier this season, allowing one earned run in 3 1/3 innings. With Triple-A, he owns a 4.66 ERA in 19 1/3 innings. Hand hasn't thrown a big-league pitch since 2013. He has been pitching in Triple-A after signing a minor-league deal with the Reds in January. In 15 games, he owns a 4.50 ERA over 44 innings pitched. Boesch has struggled this season in a part-time role with the Reds. In 56 at-bats, he's batting just .125 with one extra-base hit.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Reds recall Raisel Iglesias, option Carlos Contreras
The Cincinnati Reds have officially recalled pitcher Raisel Iglesias from Triple-A and optioned pitcher Carlos Contreras to Louisville, the team announced. Iglesias is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Braves with Cincinnati in need of a spot starter. He is 1-2 with a 3.80 ERA in four starts with Louisville this season. Contreras has a 2.70 ERA with three strikeouts in three appearances this season.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Reds place pitcher Homer Bailey on DL with right elbow sprain
The Cincinnati Reds have placed pitcher Homer Bailey on the 15-day DL with a right elbow ligament sprain, retroactive to April 24, and recalled pitcher Carlos Contreras, the team announced Monday. Bailey came off the disabled list April 18 and made two starts before landing back on the DL. He posted an 0-1 record with a 5.56 ERA and three strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings. "It's a messy and unbelievably unfortunate both for him as an individual and for our ball club," manager Bryan Price said. "(Bailey) certainly won't be pitching here in the near future." Contreras has posted a 1-0 record in six appearances with a 1.08 ERA for Triple-A Louisville.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
David Holmberg among nine Reds sent down to minors
The Cincinnati Reds optioned Dylan Axelrod, Carlos Contreras, Daniel Corcino, Ryan Dennick, and David Holmberg to Triple-A Louisville. Amir Garrett was optioned to Class A Daytona, and Ramon Cabrera, Jon Moscot and Felix Perez were reassigned to minor league camp. 45 players remain active in big-league camp.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Reds reveal September callups
The Cincinnati Reds announced their September callups on Monday. Before making the moves, the team transferred Homer Bailey to the 60-day disabled list, ending his season. The team called up Carlos Contreras, Daniel Corcino, Jake Elmore, David Holmberg, J.J. Hoover, Tucker Barnhart, Donald Lutz, Yorman Rodriguez, Jason Bourgeois and Ryan Dennick.
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by Chris Cwik |
Reds shake up bullpen prior to Thursday's game
The Cincinnati Reds have optioned J.J. Hoover and Carlos Contreras to Triple-A prior to Thursday's game, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Pedro Villarreal and David Holmberg have been called up to take their roster spots. Holmberg will get the start for Cincinnati Thursday.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Carlos Contreras allows two runs, leaves with apparent injury
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Carlos Contreras was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals with an apparent injury. Contreras allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning, but appeared to misstep on a pitch and was taken out. Manager Mike Matheny didn't give an update on the pitcher's status after the game.
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