For most of the season, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell has set up his bullpen to maximize reliever Tejay Antone’s innings. When Antone was injured, Bell did the same with reliever Lucas Sims.
Now, the Reds' two best relievers are on the injured list.
Before Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Reds placed Antone on the 10-day IL with a right forearm strain. In a corresponding roster move, the Reds called up reliever Cionel Pérez from Triple-A.
Antone has dealt with arm fatigue all season. During his IL stint earlier this month, Antone said it took five days to fully recover and feel normal again.