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P · Age 27 · Bats Left · Throws Right
Where things stand
Zach McCambley was recalled by the Cincinnati Reds on September 19 as part of a series of roster moves ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs. The reliever had most recently pitched a scoreless inning against St. Louis over a month prior to his recall. McCambley has been recalled multiple times this season and posted a 3.38 ERA during his time in the minors, though he walked more batters than he struck out.
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Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – September 19, 2026
The Reds won Friday's series opener against the Cubs and host Chicago again Saturday at 6:40pm ET at Great American Ball Park. Nick Lodolo starts for Cincinnati with a 5.12 ERA this season, while Matthew Boyd takes the mound for Chicago with a 4.16 ERA. Lodolo has struggled with consistency after dealing with blister issues, while Boyd has pitched significantly better on the road (2.95 ERA) than at home (5.53 ERA) this year. Cincinnati made four roster moves today, optioning TJ Friedl and Julian Aguiar while calling up reliever Zach McCambley and activating Oswaldo Cabrera.
Redleg NationReds quietly signal TJ Friedl’s days are numbered with latest roster move
The Cincinnati Reds optioned left fielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A and activated utility player Oswaldo Cabrera ahead of Saturday's game against the Cubs. Friedl has struggled significantly this season, batting .179 in his first 47 games and .157 since returning to the roster on June 28, primarily serving as a defensive replacement. The Reds also recalled pitcher Zach McCambley and sent pitcher Julian Aguiar back to the minors. Cabrera, acquired off waivers from the Yankees, will have the final week-and-a-half of the season to prove he belongs in Cincinnati's 2027 plans.
Blog Red MachineReds send TJ Frield to Triple-A among several roster moves
The Cincinnati Reds optioned outfielder TJ Friedl and pitcher Julian Aguiar to Triple-A Louisville while calling up reliever Zach McCambley and utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from the Yankees on waivers. Friedl has struggled significantly this season, batting .172 with a .510 OPS across 91 games, while Aguiar was sent down after pitching three innings in relief the previous night. McCambley has been recalled multiple times this year and most recently pitched a scoreless inning against St. Louis over a month ago. The optioning of Friedl and Aguiar likely ends their seasons, as they must remain in the minors for at least 10 and 15 days respectively, and Cincinnati has only nine games remaining.
Redleg NationReds send TJ Friedl to Triple-A among several roster moves
The Cincinnati Reds optioned outfielder TJ Friedl and pitcher Julian Aguiar to Triple-A Louisville while calling up reliever Zach McCambley and utility player Oswaldo Cabrera ahead of their game against Chicago. Friedl has struggled significantly this season, batting .172 with a .510 OPS across 91 games, marking a substantial decline from his previous performance. Aguiar was recalled to pitch multiple innings in Friday's game after the Reds depleted their bullpen, while McCambley returns after a month in the minors where he posted a 3.38 ERA despite walking more batters than he struck out. Both Friedl and Aguiar will likely miss the remainder of the season due to the required time they must spend in the minors and the limited games remaining on Cincinnati's schedule.
Redleg NationReds activate Nick Lodolo along with a surprise roster call-up
The Cincinnati Reds activated left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo from the injured list after he recovered from a blister on his left index finger, requiring only one rehab start at Triple-A Louisville. Lodolo will start Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox and essentially replaces Hunter Greene in the rotation, as Greene underwent season-ending elbow surgery. The Reds also promoted first baseman Michael Toglia from Louisville, a former Colorado Rockies player who signed a minor-league deal with Cincinnati in the offseason and will compete for playing time with Nathaniel Lowe off the roster. To make room, the team optioned reliever Zach McCambley to Triple-A.
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