Santillan (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's game against Washington. He allowed one hit over a scoreless ninth inning in a 5-4 extra-inning win.

EDGE Analysis

Santillan was activated off the 60-day injured list earlier in the day and made his season debut. He was one of six relievers to throw Thursday. Santillan is expected to be a key reliever in the middle innings for the Reds, per MLB.com.

Santillan (back/hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finally recovered from lingering back and hamstring injuries, Santillan will be available out of the Reds' bullpen -- for the first time this season -- Thursday afternoon against the Nationals. The 26-year-old right-hander holds a career 3.71 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 63 major-league innings.

Santillan (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

A setback in May delayed Santillan's rehab process, but after a few sessions in the bullpen and during live batting practice, the 26-year-old righty is now approaching a return to Cincinnati. There's no word on how long the Reds plan on keeping him on assignment, though multiple appearances are likely.

Santillan (knee/hamstring) resumed throwing bullpen sessions Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santillan suffered a setback in May that shut him down from throwing, but he is now back doing mound work. He's slated to throw live batting practice next week and could begin a rehab assignment shortly after that.

Santillan's (back/knee/hamstring) recently scheduled live batting practice session was scratched due to left hamstring soreness, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santillan had finally been making some progress as he works his way back from back, knee and hamstring problems, but now he's had another setback. His future status is uncertain.

Santillan (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Reds on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Matt Reynolds. Santillan was on a rehab assignment from a back injury earlier this month when he suffered a knee injury. It's not clear how long he'll be out, but he's now not eligible for activation for another month.

Santillan (back) was pulled off his rehab assignment Friday due to right knee discomfort.

EDGE Analysis

Santillan had been pushing toward his season debut after battling a back injury last year and again this spring, but that plan will be put on hold due to this knee issue he picked up at Triple-A Louisville. The severity of the setback is not yet clear.

Santillan (back) will report to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list with his back injury on Opening Day and didn't get a chance to pitch in the Cactus League. The right-hander is expected to work in a relief role once back with the Reds, and barring a setback that should take place sometime in the middle of April.

Santillan (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Santillan did manage to begin appearing in minor-league games toward the end of spring training, but he still has some build-up ahead as he recovers from a lingering back strain.

Santillan (back) is scheduled to pitch a minor-league game Wednesday for the Reds in Arizona, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Santillan's first game of the spring season -- albeit on the minor-league fields -- as he has been sidelined with a back strain that also saw him miss action during the 2022 campaign. The right-hander is hoping to return to MLB play in the middle of April, and barring something unforeseeable he'll open the 2023 campaign on the injured list.