The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-hander Lyon Richardson for assignment to make room for newly acquired Dane Myers. In 2023, Richardson made 34 relief appearances with a 4.54 ERA, struggling with a 17.4% strikeout rate and a 12.2% walk rate. Originally drafted in 2018, he missed 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and had a challenging MLB debut, allowing 16 earned runs in 16 2/3 innings. To regain his effectiveness, Richardson needs to refine his pitch mix after transitioning to a relief role.
