Reds Activate Starter from Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have activated starter Justin Dunn from the 15-day injured list. 

.@Reds activate RHP Justin Dunn from the IL; option RHP Raynel Espinal to Triple-A Louisville; release RHP T.J. Zeuch

— MLB Roster Moves (@MLBRostersMoves) September 14, 2022

Dunn was placed on the 15-day IL on Monday without an injury designation. It was most likely COVID-like symptoms that turned out not to be COVID-related. 

Dunn has been slated right back into the Reds' rotation and is starting on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. 

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The twenty-six-year-old returns to his underwhelming 6.10 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts over 31 innings. In seven starts, he holds a 1-3 record. 

Justin Dunn, Nasty 79mph Curveball. 😨 pic.twitter.com/bwdO6uaApU

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 26, 2022

Dunn was the 19th overall pick of the 2016 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He has also posted an ugly 6.75 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts over eight starts in the minors this season. 

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