Jose Franco served as a long reliever for the Cincinnati Reds in early April 2026 due to the team’s pitching injuries, but after an 8-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, he was optioned to AAA Louisville. Kyle Nicolas was called up to replace him after showing promise in the minors, including 3.1 scoreless innings in recent outings. The Reds are set to begin a six-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels, with Chase Burns starting on the mound. They will again wear their controversial city connect uniforms.
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