Reds starter Brandon Williamson is battling shoulder soreness

Charlie Goldsmith, Cincinnati Enquirer

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson was trying to strengthen his case for a spot in the Reds’ starting rotation on Sunday. But after he allowed four runs and walked three batters in two innings against the Cleveland Guardians, he exited the game with shoulder soreness.

“I don’t know any details on that (yet),” Reds manager David Bell said. “I’m hoping it’s nothing. We did shut him down as a precaution.”

Brandon Williamson, among those competing for a starting spot in the rotation, lasted only two innings Sunday night against the Cleveland Guardians before being pulled with shoulder soreness. He allowed four runs and walked three batters.
Brandon Williamson, among those competing for a starting spot in the rotation, lasted only two innings Sunday night against the Cleveland Guardians before being pulled with shoulder soreness. He allowed four runs and walked three batters.

For the Opening Day roster, Frankie Montas and Hunter Greene have their spots solidified at the top of the rotation. Nick Lodolo is expected to join the active roster on April 10. Graham Ashcraft, Andrew Abbott, Nick Martinez and Williamson have been in the mix for the final three spots in the Opening Day rotation, which will turn into two open spots when Lodolo returns.

This spring, Williamson has allowed eight runs in 11 innings.

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