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Tejay Antone returned to pitch effectively for the Cincinnati Reds following his third Tommy John surgery, appearing in 58 games with a 3.60 ERA after signing a minor-league deal and being called up in May. Despite missing over a year of competition, Antone was excluded from the MLBPA's Comeback Player of the Year finalists, though some argue his return was more significant than the three players selected. The reliever has become part of the Reds' bullpen foundation alongside closer Emilio Pagán and fellow reliever Brock Burke as the organization heads into the offseason.
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Reds' Tejay Antone deserves a real shot at Comeback Player of the Year after MLBPA snub
Tejay Antone of the Cincinnati Reds was excluded from the MLBPA's Comeback Player of the Year finalists, which instead went to Sandy Alcántara, Martín Pérez, and Zack Wheeler. Antone had not pitched in a major league game since April 2024 and underwent his third Tommy John surgery in April 2025, but signed a minor-league deal with the Reds and was called up in May, finishing with 58 appearances, 55 innings pitched, and a 3.60 ERA. The article argues Antone's comeback was more significant than the three finalists, as all three pitched in 2025 while Antone missed over a year. MLB.com writers will decide the official Comeback Player of the Year award, and Reds fans hope Antone receives consideration there.
Blog Red Machine5 winners, and too many losers to count as Reds enter an offseason full of questions
The Cincinnati Reds face an uncertain offseason after recent reporting exposed internal conflicts between president of baseball operations Nick Krall and owner Bob Castellini. Despite the organization's struggles, several players delivered strong performances: pitcher Chase Burns went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA and signed a seven-year extension, shortstop Elly De La Cruz had his best season and led the majors in batting average against left-handed pitching, closer Emilio Pagán led the league in saves after returning from injury, rookie Sal Stewart hit over 30 homers with 110-plus RBIs, and reliever Tejay Antone returned to pitch effectively following his third Tommy John surgery. The team's numerous underperforming contributors contributed to Cincinnati finishing in the NL Central basement.
Blog Red MachineElly De La Cruz homers again as the Reds shut out Atlanta
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-0 behind three home runs and a combined shutout performance from their pitching staff. Elly De La Cruz homered in the third inning and finished 2-for-3 with two walks, while Dane Myers and Eugenio Suarez also went deep. Starter Brandon Williamson allowed no runs over six innings, and relievers Brock Burke and Tejay Antone kept Atlanta scoreless through the final three frames.
Redleg NationReds homer three times, win Williamson’s return to the mound
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the San Diego Padres 7-3 on Wednesday, with Brandon Williamson earning the win in his first appearance since April after recovering from injury. Cincinnati's offense came alive in the second inning, scoring four runs highlighted by Juan Brito's first career home run and Hector Rodriguez's solo shot, then added insurance in the seventh when JJ Bleday hit a two-run homer. The Reds' pitching staff held firm after Williamson exited, with relievers Pierce Johnson, Tejay Antone, Tony Santillan, and closer Emilio Pagan combining to keep San Diego off the board for the final three innings.
Redleg NationReds can't afford to lose this bullpen weapon nobody saw coming
Brock Burke arrived in Cincinnati as an afterthought in a three-team trade but has emerged as the Reds' most reliable relief pitcher, posting a 2.73 ERA over 56 innings with a .032 batting average against in high-leverage situations. The hard-throwing left-hander, who previously struggled as a starter and with the Rangers before finding success with the Angels, has become manager Terry Francona's go-to option out of the bullpen. With the Reds' relief corps ranking 25th in ERA at 4.42, retaining Burke alongside Tejay Antone and Emilio Pagan would form a strong foundation for the team's bullpen heading into 2027.
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