Look: Cincinnati Reds Make Savvy Move to Retain Intriguing Reliever Joe La Sorsa

The Reds plan to add relief pitcher Joe LaSorsa to the 40-man roster, according to Ariel Alexander of KPRC 2.

The plan is to keep La Sorsa with Triple-A Louisville. The Reds had an open 40-man roster spot when they sent Alexis Diaz to the Dodgers in a trade last week.

The left-hander has made 41 Major League appearances over three seasons with Tampa Bay and Washington. Over that time, he has a 4.47 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings.

La Sorsa has appeared in 21 games with Triple-A Louisville this season and has a 3.92 ERA in 20 2/3 innings. Opponents are hitting just .181 against him this season.

He has been elite at getting left-handers out in Louisville, holding opponents to a .179/.289/.494 slash line.

It wouldn't be surprising to see La Sorsa get a shot with the Reds at some point this season.

You can see Alexander's full announcement below:

Source: #Reds will select Joe La Sorsa to their 40-man roster and option him to Triple-A.

Multiple teams showed interest in adding La Sorsa via his upward mobility clause, but the Reds exercised their right to retain him by making the 40-man move. pic.twitter.com/zNW0TmqvBR
— Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) June 3, 2025