The Cincinnati Reds made significant roster moves, activating Austin Hays from the injured list and recalling Chase Petty and Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville. Unfortunately, ace Hunter Greene has been placed on the injured list due to a groin strain suffered during a recent game against the Atlanta Braves. Greene's stats prior to injury featured a 4-2 record and an impressive 2.36 ERA, ranking him high in strikeouts across the league. Meanwhile, Hays has shown strong offensive numbers, boasting a .365 batting average with five home runs and 13 RBIs before his hamstring injury. In contrast, Blake Dunn's struggles continue, hitting just .150 this season.

Chase Petty, despite a rocky debut, has rebounded in Louisville with success, while Will Benson is looking to find his rhythm after a tough stint before his recall. The Reds hope these moves will bolster their roster and help navigate the ongoing season with Greene sidelined.

As Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season approaches, several rookie pitchers are emerging as potential assets for fantasy managers. Notably, Noah Cameron of the Kansas City Royals has shown promise with a solid minor league track record, although his MLB debut was marred by control issues. Despite a 21.1% strikeout minus walk rate in the minors, his 41.8% ball rate raises concerns.

Gunnar Hoglund of the Oakland Athletics has an encouraging outlook due to improved control this season. His projection for more starts makes him a viable option once J.T. Ginn returns. Blade Tidwell from the New York Mets has a mixed performance so far, with a four-seam that has potential but needs better location. Meanwhile, Chase Petty from the Cincinnati Reds has potential but must refine his control and pitch movements to capitalize on future opportunities. Stashing these rookies could benefit fantasy managers looking for upside later in the season.

Chase Petty’s MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds was a tough introduction as he struggled against the St. Louis Cardinals, surrendering nine earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings during the second game of a doubleheader. The Reds faced a sweeping defeat, losing both games of the day-night doubleheader with scores of 6-0 and 9-1, placing them at a 16-15 record overall. Petty began well with a strike, but quickly fell behind, conceding a three-run home run to Willson Contreras. Despite the disappointing outing, Reds manager Terry Francona emphasized the importance of resilience and improving for their next matchup.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list due to a lumbar spine strain. This setback comes after a sluggish start to the season, where Candelario has struggled offensively, hitting just .113 with 10 RBIs over his first month. The Reds have called up Tyler Callihan from Triple-A Louisville and added pitcher Chase Petty to their taxi squad as they prepare for their upcoming doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Candelario, who signed a lucrative three-year, $45 million contract last year, has a career batting average of .237 and has hit over 100 home runs in his ten-year tenure in Major League Baseball. The Reds will need to find a way to cope without his contributions as they aim to turn around their season.