Jose De Leon

José De León underwent an MRI Monday, which revealed a torn ligament in his elbow and will require Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

De Leon will undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career, a tough break for the reliever.

Reds pitcher José De León will shift to the bullpen with Sonny Gray returning to the rotation.

Fantasy Impact

José De León pitched well in his first start against the Pirates with five innings pitched while allowing three hits, two earned runs, and two walks with nine strikeouts. Then he got lit up for six earned runs across 4.1 innings with nine punchouts against the Diamondbacks. José De León flashed his sinker/changeup combination that both elicited a whiff rate above 33%. In 15-team leagues, managers could still hang on for 1-2 more weeks or start him for potential wins, strikeouts, and ratios.

Jose De Leon (0-1) sustained the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out nine.

Fantasy Impact

De Leon was burned by the long ball and the free pass Sunday. He has great stuff and has struck out 18 in 9.1 innings this season. However his ERA sits at 7.71 and his WHIP at 1.71. It remains to be see if he'll stick in the rotation, with Sonny Gray and Michael Lorenzen due back from injury shortly.

Jose De Leon allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings in Monday's win over the Pirates. He struck out nine.

Fantasy Impact

De Leon got off to a rough start, allowing two solo homers in the first inning. After that, he settled in nicely. He might not have staying power in the Reds' rotation with Sonny Gray and Michael Lorenzen due back in short order. De Leon expects to take on the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Jose De Leon sustained a groin injury during Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

De Leon walked two batters before exiting Monday's Game 2 with a groin injury. There is no timetable for his return and currently day-to-day.