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Reds Place Brandon Williamson on IL, Citing Shoulder Fatigue

5/1/2026

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Summary

Williamson Injured

Cincinnati Reds placed Brandon Williamson on the injured list on April 30, 2026 because of left shoulder fatigue.
He left after three innings in the April 29, 2026 loss to Colorado, giving four runs, with doctors finding no structural damage and administering a cortisone shot.
Manager Terry Francona said that Hunter Greene’s elbow surgery keeps him out, Nick Lodolo has a finger blister, and Zach Maxwell was recalled from Triple-A.

Summary

Petty Takes Over

Chase Petty, 23, is the healthy starter on the Reds’ roster and the replacement for Williamson after a 2-2 record and 25 strikeouts in Triple-A.
Zach Maxwell allowed one run and struck out ten in five Triple-A outings, while Nick Lodolo is set for a rehab start, blister monitored.
Julian Aguiar stays on the injured list, leaving the Reds with depth issues and prompting call-ups before the road trip.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, the Yankees, managed by Joe Torre, were in the midst of a late-1990s dynasty that captured the World Series and saw Andy Pettitte rank eighth in the league with 16 wins. Shoulder fatigue that landed Pettitte on the 15-day DL highlighted the era’s growing focus on medical monitoring and bullpen depth, a trend echoed later by teams like the Reds.

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Williamson Injured

Cincinnati Reds placed Brandon Williamson on the injured list on April 30, 2026 because of left shoulder fatigue.
He left after three innings in the April 29, 2026 loss to Colorado, giving four runs, with doctors finding no structural damage and administering a cortisone shot.
Manager Terry Francona said that Hunter Greene’s elbow surgery keeps him out, Nick Lodolo has a finger blister, and Zach Maxwell was recalled from Triple-A.

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