Chase Petty is in the majors and pitching for the Reds. It hasn't gone well.

[BrokenCompass]

Chase Petty came to the Reds from the Twins in the Sonny Gray trade in 2022. He made his MLB debut with the Reds this year on April 30 and gave up 9 ER in 2.1 innings vs. STL. His next start he lasted 3 innings and gave up 4 ER. 

Petty lost both games.

In order to try and boost his confidence, the Reds will have Petty work out of relief on Saturday, May 17th following an opener. 

 

[lecroy24fan]

And then he didn't get into the game because Francona doesn't trust him. He's only 22 so maybe put him back in AAA for a while.

[Trov]

His AAA have been decent this year.  ERA a little skewed because his runs he gave up are 5 more than earned runs, which without looking the unearned may be more his fault.  I will not go into my issue with earned runs rule.  Either way his WHIP is respectable with nice K rate. Walk rate still a little high.  However, clearly he is not ready for MLB pitching.  Still has nice K rate, but his walking guys at an insane rate in his 2 games 8 walks in 5.1 innings to just 7 strike outs.  He is giving up even more hits, 13 over the 5.1 innings. 

He is still young, got a taste of what he needs to work on.  I would not call him a bust for Reds yet, as his AAA have been decent, but he is not displaying top prospect or ace type qualities. Such is the risk with high school guys, they are so hard to project.