Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson left the game against the Rockies due to left shoulder fatigue. The incident occurred during the April 28, 2026, matchup at Great American Ball Park.
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Brandon Williamson left the game due to shoulder fatigue
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Troy Johnston (20) and right fielder Tyler Freeman (2) misplay a pop off in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) scores on an Elly De La Cruz single in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Reds led 4-1 after three innings.
Q&A
What caused Brandon Williamson to exit the game against the Rockies?
Brandon Williamson exited the game due to left shoulder fatigue.
When did Brandon Williamson leave the game?
He left the game during the April 28, 2026, matchup against the Colorado Rockies.
How did the Reds perform in the game against the Rockies before Williamson's exit?
The Reds were leading 4-1 after three innings at the time of Williamson's exit.
Who was the starting pitcher for the Rockies in the game against the Reds?
Kyle Freeland was the starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.
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Later in the Reds-Rockies game April 29 at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati officials announced Williamson, a left-handed thrower, was lifted from the game due to left shoulder fatigue.
Williamson allowed four runs on four hits with four walks against four strikeouts in his outing.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) pitches in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) pitches in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
There was no in-game update from the team regarding the severity of Williamson's shoulder situation.
An injured-list stint for WIlliamson, the club's No. 5 starter to begin the season, would squeeze the Reds on the pitching front.
While Nick Lodolo is progressing from a left index finger blister and scheduled for his second rehab start May 2 with Triple-A Louisville, his return wasn't imminent.
Jose Franco is up with Cincinnati and pitched April 29. Luis Mey was called up April 29 in response to reliever Graham Ashcraft being placed on the bereavement list.