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Brewers Select Lyon Richardson

The Brewers selected the contract of righty Lyon Richardson ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Phillies, per a team announcement. Left-hander Colton Gordon was optioned to Double-A.

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Milwaukee Brewers Announce Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Milwaukee Brewers made a roster move Wednesday as they prepared for the second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Brewers Outright Lyon Richardson

The Brewers have sent right-hander Lyon Richardson outright to Triple-A Nashville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a few days ago.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 13

Brewers Lose 26-Year-Old Pitcher in Latest Depth Blow

The back of the Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen has been a revolving door recently. The two biggest examples of this are veterans Bryse Wilson and Lyon Richardson.

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Milwaukee Brewers Cut Ties With Former High Draft Pick

The Milwaukee Brewers made a series of roster adjustments ahead of the second game of their set against the San Diego Padres, moves that underscored the constant flux of a contending bullpen in the heart of the stretch run.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Brewers Designate Bryse Wilson, Select Lyon Richardson

The Brewers announced that right-hander Bryse Wilson has been designated for assignment. Right-hander Lyon Richardson‘s contract has been selected from Triple-A Nashville to replace Wilson on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 11

Brewers Sign 4-Year Veteran Pitcher After Reds Exit

The Milwaukee Brewers have taken hits left and right from a pitching standpoint recently. On Thursday, the club found a new depth option. Milwaukee signed right-hander Lyon Richardson to a minor league deal shortly after electing free agency from the Cincinnati Reds organization.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Brewers add former Reds’ second-round pick to minor league contract before Phillies series

Ahead of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Milwaukee Brewers signed right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday morning.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Brewers Sign Lyon Richardson To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have signed right-hander Lyon Richardson to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Nashville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / June 4

Latest Reds News Highlights Troubling Trend in Pitcher Development

Over the last two days, pitchers Lyon Richardson and Yunior Marte have both elected free agency instead of accepting their assignment to Triple-A Louisville.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Lyon Richardson Elects Free Agency

The Reds have successfully sent right-hander Lyon Richardson and left-hander Brandon Leibrandt through waivers unclaimed, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Both pitchers were designated for assignment earlier this week.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Reds Designate Brandon Leibrandt, Lyon Richardson For Assignment

The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Zach McCambley and recalled fellow righty Luis Mey. In corresponding moves, lefty Brandon Leibrandt and righty Lyon Richardson have been designated for assignment.

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Reds Designate Kyle Nicolas For Assignment, Select Lyon Richardson

The Reds are shuffling the bullpen. Right-hander Pierce Johnson is headed to the injured list with right elbow inflammation, the club announced. Righty Lyon Richardson is returning to the big-league club to take his spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 27

Cut From 40-Man, Former Reds Reliever Is Forcing His Way Back Into Conversation

Lyon Richardson is quietly putting together his best season in Triple-A. He allowed his first run of the season in a two-inning outing on Sunday. Last season, Richardson pitched in 34 games for the Reds and posted a 4.54 ERA.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 14

Reds Make Another Roster Cut as Bullpen Begins Taking Shape

The Cincinnati Reds are approaching opening day, which is an exciting time for a lot of people in Cincinnati. But there are some players who are fighting for roster spots and will be given the unfortunate news that they didn't crack the opening day roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Reds Outright Lyon Richardson

The Reds announced that right-hander Lyon Richardson has been sent outright to Triple-A Louisville. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last month when Cincinnati acquired outfielder Dane Myers from the Marlins.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 7

Reds Announce Pair of Pitching Roster Moves

The Cincinnati Reds sent out right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment late last month and cleared waivers.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Reds Designate Lyon Richardson For Assignment

The Reds have designated right-hander Lyon Richardson for assignment. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer was among the first to report the move, which will make room for Dane Myers on the 40-man roster.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 3, 2025

Cincinnati Reds option Reiver Sanmartin, recall Lyon Richardson

Just yesterday the Cincinnati Reds made room on both the 40-man and active rosters for lefty Reiver Sanmartin on a day when scheduled starter Nick Lodolo was sidelined late by an illness.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / September 3, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 9/3/2025

The Cincinnati Reds wrap up their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays tonight. The Reds started the series off with a 5-4 win before dropping last night’s game 12-9.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 4, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Send Down Struggling Pitcher

The Cincinnati Reds optioned relief pitcher Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Monday afternoon, per the team's transaction log. The Reds were allowed to have an extra pitcher up for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves so they have to send down a pitcher prior to Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 1, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Add Bullpen Depth, Option Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds optioned Lyon Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday and called up right-handed pitcher Yosver Zulueta. After Richardson pitched three innings on Wednesday, this is simply a way to get a fresh arm in the bullpen with the Reds not having another off day until May 12.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / March 20, 2025

Reds Re-Assign Pitcher Lyon Richardson to Minor League Camp

The Reds reassigned relief pitcher Lyon Richardson to minor league camp on Thursday. There are now 37 players remaining in major league camp. The 25-year-old is converting to a reliever this spring after starting for the majority of his minor-league career.

Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / January 31, 2024

2024 Community Prospect Rankings: Lyon Richardson is the #15 prospect in the Reds system!

After a fully healthy offseason, is 2024 when he truly breaks out? Lyon Richardson just turned 24 years old, comes with the pedigree of having been a 2nd round draft pick who could throw 100 mph, and just put up a 2.15 ERA in 15 starts at the AA level in 2023.