CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson said Wednesday he has a full UCL tear that will require Tommy John surgery. The left-hander exited Tuesday night’s game against Atlanta in the second inning with a strained elbow. He doubled over for a brief moment near the mound and was replaced by Fernando Cruz.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Brandon Williamson spent most of the season on the IL with a shoulder injury. Now Tommy John surgery might cost him 2025.

Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson left Tuesday night's game against Atlanta in the second inning with an apparent injury.

The Atlanta Braves and Jorge Soler will square off against TJ Friedl and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, with the first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET.The Braves pitching staff

At Great American Ball Park on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves (82-70) meet the Cincinnati Reds (74-79), with first pitch at 1:10 p.m. ET.As the favorite, the Braves (-211 on the moneyline to win)

The Braves and Reds have both dealt with a lot of injuries. But while the Braves are playing meaningful baseball, the Reds' playoff hopes are gone.

With Wednesday night’s disappointing 7-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the Cincinnati Reds fall short again in 2024 and are officially eliminated from the playoffs this season. Marcell Ozuna homered, Gio Urshela drove in three runs and Spencer Schwellenbach pitched six innings of one-run ball.

Marcell Ozuna homered, Gio Urshela drove in three runs and Spencer Schwellenbach pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday night