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Derek Johnson Shares Update on Tejay Antone

Tejay Antone could have a big role for the Reds if he can stay healthy.
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Derek Johnson Shares Update on Tejay Antone
Derek Johnson Shares Update on Tejay Antone

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The Reds organization seems to still have faith in reliever Tejay Antone.

Pitching coach Derek Johnson expressed confidence in the often injured, but talented reliever.

“If Tejay is healthy, Tejay will pitch," Johnson said. "I mean he’s proven at every single time he’s been in the big leagues he’s been effective if not elite in some cases. So for us, it’s if we can get Tejay to stay healthy all the way through this thing like he’s going to be a big part of this club, and to me it’s really as simple as that.”

Antone was a fifth-round draft pick in 2014. He only participated in five games throughout the 2023 season, pitching 5.2 innings. 

Antone has appeared in 41 career games and has posted a 2.41 ERA in 74.1 innings with 94 strikeouts.

He's battled multiple injuries throughout his career, including two Tommy John Surgeries. Hopefully he can bounce back and help the Reds make a playoff run this season.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a contributor for Volunteer Country, Inside The Reds, and All Bearcats, bringing a consistent mix of both quality and quantity content and posting daily content for supporters across the world. He is a fan of both college and professional sports. He is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, but now lives in a small city in Georgia named Tunnel Hill. He was born and raised to love sports and is living out a passion of his as he loves and enjoys writing about a plethora of different teams and sports. 

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