Connor Overton has not been able to replicate the small-sample brilliance he displayed during the 2022 season with the Cincinnati Reds. In a trio of outings so far in 2023, he’s allowed 14 ER in just 11.0 IP, and if the news of the day is to be believed, it’s an elbow strain that’s behind his foibles thusfar.
The Reds placed Overton on the 15-day IL today after his abbreviated outing last night, said elbow sprain the culprit. Casey Legumina, meanwhile, has been called up for his first trip to the big leagues and will serve as immediate depth within the bullpen.