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Cincinnati Reds Activate Tony Santillan from Injured List Before D-Backs Series
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The Cincinnati Reds have activated right-handed reliever Tony Santillan from the 15-day injured list ahead of their three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Santillan returns after missing nearly two months with a left oblique strain suffered in late June. To make room, Cincinnati optioned right-hander Zach Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville following Thursday's roster adjustments.
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The Reds announced the move through their official X account, confirming Santillan's activation and Maxwell's option ahead of the series opener against Arizona.
Santillan gives manager Terry Francona another experienced arm for a bullpen that has dealt with several injuries this season. The right-hander appeared in 34 games before his injury and recorded five saves.
He posted a 1-4 record with a 5.23 ERA, 28 strikeouts and a 1.39 WHIP before landing on the injured list. During his minor league rehab assignment, Santillan retired all nine batters he faced and struck out five.
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The Reds enter the series at 61-67 and sit fifth in the NL Central. Arizona, meanwhile, is 67-61 and remains in the middle of a tightly contested National League playoff race.
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Santillan's return could provide Cincinnati with another option in important bullpen situations as the club begins its three-game series in Arizona. The Reds are 4-6 over their last 10 games and 29-31 on the road this season.
The Reds are still managing other injury concerns, with Spencer Steer sidelined by a right wrist sprain and Graham Ashcraft progressing from his long-term elbow injury. Ashcraft is scheduled for one final bullpen session before beginning a minor league rehab assignment next week.
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Santillan now has an opportunity to rebuild his role in Cincinnati's bullpen while helping the Reds navigate the final stretch of the season.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
