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Kevin Shackelford: Released by Reds
Shackelford (elbow) was released by the Reds on Tuesday.
Shackelford's release cleared room for the activation of Anthony DeSclafani from the 60-day DL. This is unsurprising, as Shackelford owned an unsightly 7.88 ERA across eight big-league frames this season and is set to undergo elbow surgery, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: 26th man Saturday
Shackelford was called up from Triple-A Louisville to serve as the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
He has given up five runs in five MLB innings this season but has had some success in Louisville (six strikeouts in 4.2 innings), albeit in a tiny sample. Shackelford will add some depth for the twin bill before heading back down after the nightcap.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Sent to minors
Shackelford was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Shackelford was likely unavailable for Monday's series opener against the Mets after pitching in each of the past two games, so the Reds opted to send him to the minors in exchange for a fresh bullpen arm in Jackson Stephens. Through four major-league appearances this season (five innings), Shackelford has compiled a 9.00 ERA and 2.40 WHIP. He'll be an option to rejoin the big club when the Reds need a fresh reliever.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Activated from rehab assignment
Shackelford (forearm) returned from his rehab assignment Tuesday.
Shackelford missed the start of the season with a forearm strain. The 29-year-old had a 4.70 ERA in 30.2 innings in his major-league debut for the Reds last season, though his 3.64 xFIP indicates that he deserved better results. Kevin Quackenbush was designated for assignment to make room for him.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Performs well in Double-A rehab appearance
Shackelford (forearm) threw an inning with Double-A Pensacola on Monday as a part of his rehab assignment.
Shackelford looked good in the outing, allowing no runs while striking out one and walking another. This was the right-hander's second appearance with the Blue Wahoos, so he could return to the Reds relatively soon barring any setbacks.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Nearing bullpen session
Manager Bryan Price said Shackelford (forearm) is close to throwing a bullpen session, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Shackelford is progressing well as he works his way back from a forearm strain he suffered late in camp, though he remains without a timetable for his return at the moment. Once healthy, look for him to settle into a middle-relief role.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Lands on 10-day DL
Shackelford (forearm) was placed on the 10-day DL.
We knew this would be the case, as he suffered a forearm strain late in camp. Look for him to miss at least several weeks with the injury. When healthy, he will slot into a middle-relief role.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Will open season on DL
Shackelford (elbow) will start the season on the disabled list, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Shackelford has been dealing with elbow stiffness over the past week, which is serious enough to keep him off the mound for the time being. The Reds have yet to describe any sort of timetable for the right-hander.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Batting elbow stiffness
Shackelford will stay off the mound for the next couple days due to elbow stiffness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Shackelford has appeared in eight spring contests up to this point, posting a 7.56 ERA and 14:3 K:BB over 8.1 innings. The Reds didn't go into details when describing his injury, so it remains to be seen whether this will affect his availability for Opening Day, though it could very well determine if he secures a spot on the team. Expect an update in the near future.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Serviceable in rookie campaign
Shackelford finished the season with a 4.85 ERA across 29.2 innings pitched for the Reds.
Shackelford became one of the more reliable relievers for the Reds toward the end of the season, picking up two holds in his last six appearances. The right-hander pitched well in his last 13 outings, earning a 1.38 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. His success down the stretch has given him a chance to pitch in some high-leverage situations next season.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Returns to majors
Shackelford was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
The 28-year-old returns for his second stint in the majors, replacing Zack Cozart (quad) on the roster. Shackelford spent just three days with Cincinnati after being called up in late June, but his numbers at Louisville this season (1.53 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 61:18 K:BB, 12 saves) suggest he's probably deserving of a longer look.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Optioned to Triple-A
Shackelford was sent back down to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Just three days after coming up for the first time, Shackelford will head back to Louisville as Zack Cozart returns from a stint on the DL. During his lone appearance against the Brewers on Thursday, Shackelford gave up four earned runs off five hits including two home runs in 2.2 innings of work. He has pitched extremely well at the Triple-A level this year (0.82 ERA), and will likely get more big-league opportunities this summer.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Has contract purchased from Triple-A
Shackelford had his contract purchased from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Shackelford has impressed this season out of Louisville's bullpen, compiling a 1.53 ERA, 46 strikeouts and 11 saves in 35.1 innings (27 appearances) before being promoted to the big club. The 28-year-old will join the Reds' bullpen, where he will likely start out pitching in lower-leverage situations. Austin Brice was optioned to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster, while Jake Buchanan was DFA'd to open a spot on the 40-man for Shackelford.
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Reds' Kevin Shackelford: Latches on with Reds on NRI contract
Shackelford signed a minor league deal with the Reds on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The 27-year-old had a solid season in 2016, posting a 2.30 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP with Triple-A Louisville. Shackelford doesn't possess very good peripherals, though (3.78 FIP, 20:13 K:BB), so he'll likely head back to being an organizational depth piece once spring training concludes.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Charlotte, NC |
| Age: 36 |
| Experience: 2 |
| Bats/Throws: R, R |