The Reds outrighted Buchanan to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
After being acquired from the Phillies a week ago, Buchanan was added to the Reds' 40-man roster Saturday. He made his Reds debut later that day, tossing 3.1 innings out of the bullpen against the Brewers and giving up one run on two hits and two walks. He was designated for assignment a day later and will now stick around in the organization after clearing waivers.
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Reds' David Buchanan: Functions as bulk reliever
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Buchanan allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings Saturday versus the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.
The Reds' pitching plans were not officially announced before the contest, and this amounted to a bullpen game for the team. Buchanan logged the most innings of any of the five pitchers the team deployed, and he threw 33 of 58 pitches for strikes in his first big-league outing since 2015. He maintained a 4.91 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 102.2 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this year before he was traded to the Reds on Tuesday. Buchanan started 16 of his 22 appearances at Triple-A, and there could be room for him to make a spot start or another long-relief appearance while Cincinnati's rotation is shorthanded. If he gets another outing, he'd be on schedule to pitch in next weekend's series against the Mets at Citi Field.
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Reds' David Buchanan: Added to big-league roster
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The Reds selected Buchanan's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
The Reds acquired Buchanan from Philadelphia on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, and the 35-year-old now has the opportunity to pitch in the majors for the first time since 2015. He posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 102.2 innings during his time with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate and will most likely be used as a multi-inning reliever while with the Reds. Evan Kravetz was DFA'd in a corresponding move.
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Reds' David Buchanan: Loses roster spot
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The Reds designated Buchanan for assignment Sunday.
Buchanan's stay on the Reds' 40-man roster lasted just one day, as Cincinnati called him from Triple-A Louisville to serve as a bulk reliever in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. After relievers Fernando Cruz and Buck Farmer covered the first three innings, Buchanan entered for the next 3.1 innings, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out one. If Buchanan isn't claimed off waivers, he'll likely stick around in the Cincinnati organization and report back to Louisville.
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Reds' David Buchanan: Dealt to Reds
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The Phillies traded Buchanan to Cincinnati on Tuesday for cash considerations, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Buchanan returned from several years playing overseas to join the Phillies organization this season and primarily pitched for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In 22 outings (16 starts) at Triple-A, the 35-year-old logged a 4.91 ERA with a 78:33 K:BB across 102.2 innings. He'll likely report to the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville.
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Phillies' David Buchanan: Back with Philadelphia
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Buchanan signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.
Buchanan had a 5.01 ERA in 35 starts for the Phillies between 2014 and 2015, but he's spent the past number of years playing overseas in Japan and Korea. The 34-year-old righty started 30 games for the Samsung Lions of the KBO last season and had a 2.54 ERA and 139:43 K:BB across 188 innings.
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David Buchanan: Stays overseas
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Buchanan re-signed Dec. 8 with the Korea Baseball Organization's Samsung Lions on a one-year, $1 million contract, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.
Buchanan will remain in Korea for a second straight season after he emerged as one of the Lions' top pitchers in 2020, finishing with a 3.45 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 174.2 innings. The right-hander's pitch-to-contact style likely fits better in the KBO than it would against the more power-oriented hitters in MLB, so the 31-year-old's time in North America could be over at this point. Buchanan previously made 35 starts with the Phillies between the 2014 and 2015 seasons, logging a 5.01 ERA over 192.1 innings.
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David Buchanan: Will play in Japan in 2017
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Buchanan signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Yakult Swallows of the Nippon Professional Baseball League, Corey Seidman of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Buchanan was 10-9 with a 3.98 ERA and a 95:40 K:BB in 167.1 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley last season. He was released by the Phillies in November. Buchanan failed as a starter in the majors, but he has a good chance of finding success overseas.
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David Buchanan: Released by Phillies
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Buchanan was released by the Phillies on Wednesday.
He was designated for assignment last week and it seems the two sides opted to part ways so that Buchanan could explore other options. The 27-year-old righty was never able to establish himself as a reliable back-end starter in Philadelphia, as he posted a 5.01 ERA and 13.5 percent strikeout rate in 192.1 innings (35 starts).
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Phillies' David Buchanan: Sent off 40-man roster
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Buchanan was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday.
With the number of higher profile prospects coming up the pipeline, there simply wasn't room for Buchanan to stay on the 40-man roster. There's still hope for the 27-year-old, as he was a serviceable starter with good control at Triple-A last season. That being said, his ceiling now sits more at a back-end starter or even a long reliever in the majors.
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Phillies' David Buchanan: Could start Thursday
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Buchanan had his start skipped at Triple-Aon Tuesday and is a strong candidate to start Thursday at Colorado, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Buchanan, who had a 6.99 ERA in 15 starts last season, has minimal fantasy value if he does indeed get the start for the Phillies at Coors Field. He currently holds a 4.77 ERA in 88.2 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Phillies' David Buchanan: Optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley
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Buchanan and Alec Asher were optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
With Buchanan and Asher bowing out of the race, Philadelphia is left with Vince Velasquez, Brett Oberholtzer and Adam Morgan competing for the No. 5 starter spot. The 26-year-old Buchanan was one of the worst starters in the majors last season, posting a 6.99 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 5.33 FIP and 44:29 K:BB across 74.2 innings (15 starts).
Phillies' David Buchanan: Will compete for a starting job this spring
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Buchanan will compete for the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation this spring, the team's official site reports.
Buchanan went 2-9 with a 6.99 ERA and a 44:29 K:BB ratio in 74.2 innings for the Phillies last season. He will compete with Vincent Velasquez, Brett Oberholtzer, Adam Morgan, Alec Asher and Severino Gonzalez this spring. He will need a huge spring to have any real shot at earning a rotation spot after last season's struggles.
