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McCambley bolsters Cincinnati’s pitching depth for the remainder of their current series against the Cubs. The 27-year-old has allowed four runs over 8 2/3 innings of work at the highest level this season.

This is a procedural move after McCambley served as the 27th man on Monday during a double-header against the Cardinals. He tossed a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in his appearance and will likely be part of the Reds’ bullpen shuffle for the rest of the season.

McCambley gets the unofficial callup six days after being demoted by the Reds. He’s given up four runs in 7 2/3 innings in seven major league relief appearances this season.

McCambley retreats to the minors to free up a spot for starter Nick Lodolo on Cincinnati’s roster. The 27-year-old rookie has allowed four runs over 7 2/3 innings in a couple stints in the big leagues since early June.

McCambley will work low leverage innings for the Reds. The 27-year-old has a 6.23 ERA for the Reds this year in 4 1/3 innings, as well as a 2.94 ERA between the Reds and Marlins Triple-A affiliates in 49 innings.

McCambley was up for a couple games with the Reds as extra long relief depth.

McCambley was sent back to Triple-A two weeks ago after allowing three runs on six hits in four innings across three appearances out of the bullpen for the Reds. He’ll work in middle relief.

The 26-year-old allowed three runs on six hits in four innings across three appearances out of the bullpen for the Reds. His Triple-A numbers are much better, so we expect he’ll get another chance over the summer.

McCambley came to the Reds two weeks ago as part of the Rece Hinds trade with the Marlins. A former starting pitcher, McCambley has a 2.37 ERA and 37/18 K/BB ratio in 30 1/3 innings in 15 appearances (two starts) in Triple-A this season. He will provide depth out of the bullpen.

McCambley has pitched well in Triple-A Jacksonville with a 2.36 ERA over 26 2/3 innings, but it’s worth noting he’s walked 17 batters in that timeframe against 32 strikeouts. The 27-year-old has a good chance of getting an opportunity with the Cincinnati staff in 2026.

The Rule 5 pick did not crack the Phillies’ Opening Day roster, so he has been returned to the organization that he was plucked from back in December. McCambley actually showed out well during Grapefruit League play, posting a 1.23 ERA, 1.50 WHIP with a troublesome 4/6 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings in his eight appearances.

McCambley, 26, had a 2.90 ERA and an 83/22 K/BB in 62 innings out of the pen between Double- and Triple-A last season. He throws in the mid-90s, but he uses his cutter more than his fastball and also attacks hitters with a slider. It’s package that could make him adequate in middle relief.