Gibaut retired the only batter he faced in Tuesday's win against the Angels to secure his 18th hold. He did not record a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut entered in the eighth inning and quickly retired Brandon Drury on three pitches via a groundout. He has become a favorite of manager David Bell and is up to a team-leading 57 appearances this year. The 29-year-old has been a steady contributor since the All-Star break with a 3.07 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB in 14.2 innings.

Gibaut struck out two over one inning in Wednesday's 3-2 win over San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut, who entered after starter Graham Ashcraft gave up a leadoff home run in the seventh inning, retired all three batters faced. He was the first of three relievers to maintain the Reds' 3-2 lead and snap the team's six-game losing streak. Gibaut has been a dependable middle-relief arm and has pitched to a 1.08 ERA with nine strikeouts and one walk over 8.1 innings during July. For the season, the right-hander sports a 3.21 ERA with 11 holds, one save, 41 strikeouts, 19 walks and six home runs over 47.2 innings.

Gibaut struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut has earned two holds early in 2023, but he was charged with a blown save during Saturday's appearance against the Phillies. However, he got a save chance during Sunday's series finale since the Reds mounted a late-game comeback. Alexis Diaz still figures to be the favorite for ninth-inning work in Cincinnati, but he gave up three earned runs Saturday against Philadelphia. However, Gibaut's recent usage suggests that he has some trust in high-leverage situations.

Gibaut has struck out all six batters he's faced this spring, including the three he faced Wednesday against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut joined the Reds last year as a waiver claim from the Dodgers, who had previously claimed him from the Guardians. He mostly worked in low-leverage roles while appearing in 33 games with the Reds, striking out 48 batters in 34.2 innings, albeit with 18 walks and 38 hits.

The Reds claimed Gibaut off waivers from the Dodgers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut finds a new home two days after the Dodgers designated him for assignment. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role out of Cincinnati's bullpen after throwing 1.1 scoreless innings June 27, which was his first and only 2022 big-league appearance to date.

The Dodgers designated Gibaut for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Los Angeles claimed Gibaut off waivers Thursday, but the right-handed hurler didn't keep a roster spot for long. He didn't get into any games with the Dodgers and was DFA'd to make room for David Price (personal), who returned from the Family Medical Emergency List on Sunday. Gibaut could remain in the organization if he clears waivers.

Gibaut was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut was designated for assignment by the Guardians earlier this week, and he'll join the Dodgers after the waiver claim. The 29-year-old made his season debut Monday for Cleveland and delivered 1.1 scoreless innings, and he has a 3.20 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 19.2 innings at Triple-A this year.

The Guardians designated Gibaut for assignment Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut was dropped from the 40-man roster so the Guardians could clear a spot for catcher Sandy Leon, who was acquired from the Reds on Tuesday and is set to serve as Cleveland's No. 2 backstop behind Luke Maile while Austin Hedges (concussion) is on the 7-day injured list. The 28-year-old right-handed reliever has spent the majority of the campaign at Triple-A Columbus, though he was called up from the minors Monday and pitched 1.1 innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 11-1 loss to the Twins.

Gibaut (finger) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gibaut sustained a dislocated finger on his right hand in early May but has been cleared to return to game action after missing just over three weeks. Over seven relief appearances at Triple-A Columbus this year, the right-hander has posted a 7.04 ERA and 1.81 WHIP in 7.2 innings.

Triple-A Columbus placed Gibaut on its 7-day injured list Monday with a dislocated finger on his right hand.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to landing on the IL, the veteran reliever made seven appearances this season for Columbus this season, giving up six earned runs while striking out nine over 7.2 innings. Gibaut previously made three appearances in the majors with the Twins in 2021, but his lack of a 40-man roster spot will make it difficult for him to earn a call-up to Cleveland at any point in 2022.