The Cincinnati Reds have placed rookie right-hander Julian Aguiar on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow sprain, effectively ending his season. This move is retroactive to Saturday. In addition, the Reds activated right-hander Ian Gibaut from the 60-day injured list and outrighted right-hander Alan Busenitz to Triple-A Louisville after designating him for assignment on Sunday.
Aguiar, 23, last took the mound on Thursday, where he gave up seven runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings, suffering a loss in a 15-3 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. His season concludes with a record of 2-1, a 6.25 ERA, 12 walks, and 19 strikeouts across 31 2/3 innings in seven starts. The Reds had selected him in the 12th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and he made his MLB debut on August 19.
Gibaut, 30, has not pitched in the majors this season due to a right forearm strain followed by a setback from a right calf strain. He underwent surgery on May 9 to relieve nerve compression in his forearm. Over his career, he has a record of 10-8 with four saves and a 4.10 ERA in 145 innings across 135 relief appearances. He has played in parts of five seasons with teams including the Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians, and Reds.
Busenitz, 34, has struggled this season, posting a 13.50 ERA in four innings over three relief outings. He holds a career record of 5-2 with a 4.90 ERA in 68 innings across 60 relief appearances for the Twins and Reds.
