The Phillies released Zeuch on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Zeuch saw action in the big leagues in each of the past four seasons, but he's spent the entirety of the 2023 campaign in the minors at Lehigh Valley. The 28-year-old right-hander was handed his walking papers after posting a 5.06 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 42:29 K:BB in 74.2 innings at the Triple-A level.

The Phillies acquired Zeuch in a trade with the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Zeuch was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Rockies in the middle of March, and the right-hander now will be a part of the Philadelphia organization. The 2016 first-round pick allowed seven earned runs while giving up three homers in the Cactus League before the reassignment. Zeuch provides depth for the Phillies, and be it with Philadelphia or Triple-A Lehigh Valley he isn't likely to provide high-leverage innings in 2023 or any other year.

The Rockies reassigned Zeuch to minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After signing a minor-league deal with the Rockies in December, Zeuch was able to appear in four games this spring as a non-roster invitee. The 27-year-old surrendered seven earned runs and gave up three homers over eight innings pitched, making the decision to send him down a little easier for Colorado. Zeuch will likely start the season with Triple-A Albuquerque and look to earn a call-up as the season ramps up.

Zeuch signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Zeuch spent time with the Reds and Cardinals in 2022, but he was ultimately cut loose by Cincinnati in September. He'll have the chance to serve as organizational depth with the Rockies and could see some work in the majors in 2023.

Zeuch (back) was released by the Reds on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Zeuch had been sidelined with a back issue, but considering he gave up 18 earned runs in 10.2 innings across three MLB starts (six earned runs apiece), this roster move was performance-related. The 6-foot-7 righty also had more walks (seven) than strikeouts (five) with the Reds. He will likely catch on elsewhere on a minor-league deal in advance of 2023 spring training.

Zeuch was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with back soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Zeuch has been tagged for exactly six runs in all three of his starts, including Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, and he's now headed to the IL with a back injury. The 27-year-old will be eligible to return to the active roster Sept. 9, though he's not guaranteed to have a place with the big-league club once healthy.

Zeuch (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and four walks over 2.2 innings against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Zeuch began what would become a four-run third inning by allowing a solo homer to catcher J.T. Realmuto, and he then surrendered a series of walks and singles before being removed from the game. Cincinnati called the righty up from Triple-A Louisville due to the injury to Graham Ashcraft (biceps), and it's unclear if he'll receive another turn through the rotation. This was the 27-year-old's third major league start of 2022, and he has allowed six runs in four innings or fewer during all three outings.

Zeuch is scheduled to start Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

In his two starts with the Reds earlier this month, Zeuch did little to attract attention for fantasy purposes, as he struck out just five batters over eight innings while being pummeled for 12 earned runs on 17 hits and three walks between those outings. With Graham Ashcraft (biceps) landing on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, the Reds were forced to call up Zeuch from Triple-A Louisville out of necessity, given the lack of available replacement starting options on the 40-man roster. A road matchup with the Phillies wouldn't seem to be a good spot for Zeuch to show dramatic improvement from his first two starts.

The Reds recalled Zeuch from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Three days after being sent down, Zeuch is back with the Reds as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for Graham Ashcraft (biceps), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Ashcraft had been scheduled to start Wednesday against the Pirates, so Zeuch could end up filling that spot in the rotation if he isn't needed out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game. Zeuch struggled mightily over his two starts with Cincinnati earlier this month, going four innings both times while posting a 13.50 ERA and 2.50 WHIP.

Zeuch was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The decision to send Zeuch down to the minors comes after two starts in which he gave up six runs over four innings both times. This move now leaves the Reds with four starters in their rotation, meaning a replacement for Zeuch is likely to come in the near future.