Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson (72) throws a pitch in the eighth inning of the MLB interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Downtown Cincinnati. White Sox won 4-2. Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Reds Make Roster Move With Hunter Greene's Return Looming

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated May 21, 2025 8:38 PM ET

The Reds have optioned relief pitcher Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville, according to the Reds' minor league transaction log.

Richardson has been great for the Reds, appearing in 10 games with an ERA of 1.32 over 13 2/3 innings.

This is Richardson's first season as a reliever.

It's unfortunate Richardson got optioned with how well he's pitched, but Ian Gibaut, Taylor Rogers, and Scott Barlow do not have options remaining. Therefore, the easy decision from a roster standpoint was to either option Richardon or Luis Mey.

The Reds host the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series starting on Friday at Great American Ball Park.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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