Antone was mentioned as one of the internal alternatives at closer by manager David Bell following the trade of Raisel Iglesias to the Angels, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Antone split time between the rotation and the bullpen in his rookie season, starting four games while relieving in nine others, often pitching multiple innings. He proved to have quite a bit of success in relief and missed plenty of bats along the way. The one statistical red flag is that he gave up 16 walks in 35.1 innings.

Antone has made his last two appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen, working 3.1 scoreless no-hit frames and striking out three while issuing two walks.

EDGE Analysis

Antone made three starts for the Reds between Aug. 29 and Sept. 12, but the rookie has seemingly transitioned back to a relief role with Cincinnati set to get its rotation back to full strength Tuesday, when Sonny Gray (back) is in line to start in his return from the 10-day injured list. The righty has proven to be a dominant multi-inning weapon out of the bullpen this season, holding opposing hitters to a lowly .060/.175/.140 slash line while striking out 21 of the 57 hitters he's faced in relief.

Antone (0-2) gave up two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Antone got through three innings fine, but he was charged with both runs in the fourth. The Reds only scored once in the game, so Antone took his second loss in nine appearances (four starts). The right-hander has a solid 2.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB across 28.1 innings this year. If Antone gets another start, it would likely be against the White Sox next weekend.

Antone will start Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old delivered six innings of one-run ball during his previous start Sunday, and he'll remain in the rotation for at least one more turn. Antone has a 2.49 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season.

Antone allowed one run on five hits and two walks across five innings during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

It marked the strongest outing of the season for Antone, who has both started and pitched out of the bullpen across eight appearances. His lone blemish was a two-out RBI single by Bryan Reynolds in the third. The right-hander was in line to get the first win of his career, but Raisel Iglesias blew the save in the ninth inning. It's unclear if Antone will get another start or if he'll return to a relief role going forward.

Antone allowed one run on five hits and two walks across five innings during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

It marked the strongest outing of the season Antone, who has both started and pitched out of the bullpen across eight appearances. His lone blemish was a two-out RBI single by Bryan Reynolds in the third. The right-hander was in line to get his first-career win, but had to settle for a no-decision after Raisel Iglesias blew the save in the ninth. It's unclear if Antone will get another start or if he'll return to a relief role going forward.

Antone will start Sunday against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager David Bell will take advantage of Monday's off day and give Sonny Gray and the rest of his starters a couple extra days before their next starts, so Antone will make a start for the second weekend in a row.

Antone pitched four innings in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Antone made his second start of the season in the nightcap and was able to get through four frames on 66 pitches (39 strikes). He allowed only three hits, but two of those left the park to account for all three runs scored against him. Antone has been functioning as a long reliever, so he'll likely go back to that role for his next appearance. He has a 2.66 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings this season.

Antone tossed 2.1 no-hit innings of relief Saturday in the Reds' 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. He walked one and struck out three in the 30-pitch appearance.

EDGE Analysis

Shortly after Antone made his first career start Aug. 5, the Reds optioned him to the alternate site and added him back to the roster a few days later. While he hasn't had the opportunity to make any further starts since his callup, Antone has dazzled in his three appearances as a long reliever. He's worked at least two frames in all of those appearances, giving up one run and striking out 12 over seven innings in total.

Antone was recalled from the Reds' alternate training site Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was sent down after making a spot start Thursday, but he'll rejoin the team with Mike Moustakas (quadriceps) heading to the injured list. Antone has appeared in two games this season and has allowed two runs on three hits with a 9:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings. He should work out of the bullpen this time around for the Reds.