CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Cincinnati Reds activated reliever Ian Gibaut from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Louisville. Gibaut, 31, had been sidelined with a right shoulder impingement. He now has the option to accept the assignment or elect free agency.
The right-hander has been part of the Reds’ bullpen since 2022, appearing in parts of four seasons. Over 137 2/3 innings with Cincinnati, Gibaut has posted a 3.92 ERA.
His career, however, has been hampered by injuries. After a strong 2023 campaign, he was limited to just two appearances in 2024 before undergoing surgery for a nerve issue in his forearm. The Reds non-tendered him that November but later re-signed him to a minor league deal in January 2025.
This season, Gibaut recorded a 4.62 ERA over 25 1/3 innings, with a noticeable dip in strikeouts.
Despite being removed from the 40-man roster, Gibaut could still return to the majors in 2026. If he remains with the organization, he may compete for a middle-relief role.