Brandon Williamson Expected to Start for Dragons Tonight on MLB Rehab Assignment

May 14, 2024

The Dayton Dragons, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, have announced the following roster changes:

Left-handed pitcher Brandon Williamson has been added to the Dayton roster on an MLB rehabilitation assignment. He is expected to start the game for the Dragons tonight at Day Air Ballpark against the Great Lakes Loons at 7:05 pm.

Outfielder Jacob Hurtubise completed his Minor League injury rehab assignment with the Dragons on Sunday and was promoted to the Cincinnati Reds.

Williamson has not pitched in a Major League or Minor League regular season game in 2024. He made 23 starts for the Reds in 2023, going 5-5 with a 4.46 ERA. He finished second among Reds pitchers in 2023 in innings pitched with 117.

Hurtubise played in three games for the Dragons in 2024 on a Minor League injury rehab assignment, blasting a home run on Sunday at Lake County. Hurtubise, who spent the entire 2021 season with the Dragons, was called up to the Reds upon completion of his rehab assignment with the Dragons Sunday and made his MLB debut on Monday night, becoming the 143^rd Dayton player to play in the Major Leagues. Hurtubise became the first player ever to appear in a game with the Dragons and then make his debut in the Major Leagues the very next day.

The Dragons host the Great Lakes Loons at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District tonight at 7:05 pm. The series continues through Sunday. For ticket information, go to daytondragons.com/tickets or call (937) 228-2287.