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Cincinnati Reds: 'Red for life' Tejay Antone completes incredible comeback
TL;DR
Tejay Antone of the Cincinnati Reds achieved his 100th career strikeout on May 10, 2024. He is the third pitcher in MLB history to return after undergoing a third Tommy John surgery.
Key points
- Tejay Antone recorded his 100th career strikeout on May 10, 2024.
- He had 45 strikeouts in 2020 and 42 in 2021.
- Antone is the third pitcher in MLB history to return after a third Tommy John surgery.
- His first Tommy John surgery occurred when he was a minor leaguer.
- The third surgery took place in April of 2024.
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May 11—On Sunday, May 10, Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone recorded his 100th career strikeout.
He recorded 45 of them in 2020. He recorded 42 of them in 2021. The other 13 strikeouts took five years to get.
It's been worth the wait.
Antone has become the third pitcher in big league history to make it back after a third Tommy John surgery. He had the surgery for the first time when he was a minor leaguer. The second surgery ended his 2021 season, and he was out until September of 2023. The third surgery took place in April of 2024.
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He has made an incredible comeback.
"That was something I personally wanted, to do it all with the Reds," Antone said. "I love the Reds. I love the fanbase. I can't thank them enough for the support along the way. I had the opportunity in the offseason to become a free agent and sign somewhere else. Through all the conversations I had with the Reds, I wanted to come back here to finish that story. It's been a blessing and an honor to be with the Reds (organization) for 12 seasons now. I'm a Red for life."
Antone, 32 years old, was a fifth-round pick by the Reds in the 2014 MLB Draft. He debuted in 2020 as a standout starting pitching prospect. The Reds moved him to the bullpen in 2021, and he was one of the best relievers in MLB for the first two months of that season. He has barely pitched since June of 2021 due to elbow injuries.
"It's hard for anyone to imagine going through three Tommy Johns," reliever Sam Moll said. "It's perseverance. To still have that positive mindset, to get back, I told him, 'That had to feel good.' With all of the work he has put in, he has pitched well. He earned his way back."
Antone was removed from the 40-man roster at the end of the 2024 season, but he continued attempting his comeback with the Reds' organization. He was ready for spring training in 2026, and he made a strong impression with the way he pitched in Goodyear, Arizona.
When he didn't make the team out of spring, Antone reported to Triple-A Louisville and impressed with his command as well as his ability to get swing and miss. While he doesn't throw 100 mph like he used to, he can still get outs.
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Q&A
How many strikeouts did Tejay Antone have in 2020 and 2021?
Tejay Antone recorded 45 strikeouts in 2020 and 42 strikeouts in 2021.
What is significant about Tejay Antone's surgeries?
Tejay Antone is the third pitcher in MLB history to return after undergoing a third Tommy John surgery.
When did Tejay Antone undergo his third Tommy John surgery?
Tejay Antone had his third Tommy John surgery in April of 2024.
What milestone did Tejay Antone achieve on May 10, 2024?
On May 10, 2024, Tejay Antone recorded his 100th career strikeout.
