The Cincinnati Reds have recalled right-handed pitcher Tony Santillan from Triple-A Louisville. He will be taking the place on the roster of Heath Hembree who has been designated for assignment. The team also announced that reliever R.J. Alaniz was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Louisville.
Heath Hembree had a good start to his Cincinnati Reds career. In his first nine games he was charged with one unearned run and allowed just one hit in 9.2 innings while walking two batters and striking out 11. Over the next 36 games he posted an ERA of 8.