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Reds Put Brandon Williamson on IL, Recall Zach Maxwell

5/2/2026

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The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list Thursday for shoulder fatigue.
Manager Terry Francona said an MRI showed no damage and Williamson received a cortisone shot.
He exited after three innings in a 13-2 loss to Colorado, allowing four runs, hits, walks and strikeouts.
The Reds recalled Zach Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville to replace him as starters Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo remain unavailable.

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The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list Thursday for shoulder fatigue.
Manager Terry Francona said an MRI showed no damage and Williamson received a cortisone shot.
He exited after three innings in a 13-2 loss to Colorado, allowing four runs, hits, walks and strikeouts.
The Reds recalled Zach Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville to replace him as starters Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo remain unavailable.