Reds call up Connor Phillips from Triple-A, Tony Santillan injured

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handed reliever Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list with a left hip labral tear, ending his season with just one week remaining. The team called up righty Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville to fill the bullpen spot. Santillan struggled this season with a 6.42 ERA across 40.2 innings, a significant decline from his 2.61 ERA over the previous three seasons. Phillips has shown inconsistency in 2026, posting an 11.70 ERA in May before improving to 1.04 in September, though he continues to struggle with control.

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