Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Chase Petty, 22-year-old Cincinnati Reds prospect, has shown significant improvement in his second MLB call-up compared to his rough debut last season. In his May 5, 2026 start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, he pitched 5.2 innings of quality baseball, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits with 2 walks while retiring 17 of 20 batters faced. However, he has been dealing with recurring blister issues on his pitching hand. After being optioned back to Triple-A Louisville, he exited a start early in early May due to finger/blister concerns, then returned but struggled significantly in a May 18 outing against Indianapolis, allowing 7 runs on 8 hits in 3 innings. The blister issue appears to be the primary concern limiting his availability and consistency.
Strengths
- + Significant improvement from previous season's rough debut
- + Pitched nearly 6 innings of quality baseball against first-place Cubs at Wrigley Field
- + Retired 17 of 20 batters faced in May 5 start
- + Demonstrated maturity and mental growth at age 22
- + Manager Terry Francona praised his performance as 'terrific'
- + Showed ability to limit damage despite early struggles in the game
- + Prospect ranking indicates high organizational value
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Chase Petty is a sp for the Cincinnati Reds.
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