Tony Santillan
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August 19, 2026
Slated for activation Friday
The Reds are expected to activate Santillan (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis
Santillan has retired all nine batters he's faced on his rehab assignment, five of them via strikeout. He's been shelved since late June with an oblique strain, but his return to the Cincinnati bullpen is imminent.
August 17, 2026
Could be activated this week
Santillan (oblique) could be activated to the major-league roster later this week, Mike Petraglia of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Santillan worked a scoreless inning as the opener in Sunday's game and will make at least one more appearance either Tuesday or Wednesday. If all goes well, the right-hander could rejoin the Reds at the end of the week. He's made two scoreless appearances with the Bats, striking out three over two innings.
August 15, 2026
Throws scoreless inning for Bats
Santillan (oblique) did not allow a hit or walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis
Santillan opened his rehab assignment with the Bats, dispatching the side in order on 13 pitches (nine strikes) in the seventh inning. The right-handed reliever has been out since late June and may require more than one outing before rejoining the Reds.
August 14, 2026
Starting rehab assignment
Santillan (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis
Santillan is finally ready to pitch in games again after being sidelined since late June with a severe left oblique strain. Because he's missed so much time, he likely will require a handful of rehab outings before being reinstated to the Reds' active roster. Santillan will be slated for a setup role with the Reds as long as Emilio Pagan's hand issue doesn't linger.