Just as things go in big league camp, they go in minor league camp, too. They just aren’t as publicized. Yesterday two cuts came through with the Cincinnati Reds released left-handed pitcher Rob Hensey and right-handed pitcher Darcy Longstaff. Those were the second and third releases of the spring, following the release of Stevie Branche back on March 4th.
Cincinnati signed Darcy Longstaff in October of 2022 out of Australia as an 18-year-old. In 2023 he made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Reds. He had some struggles as he posted a 6.84 ERA in 11 games, throwing 25.0 innings with 14 walks and 27 strikeouts. Last year he returned to the complex league as a 20-year-old. The struggles continued for the righty in 2024 as he pitched in nine games and threw 27.1 innings with a 6.59 ERA while walking 13 and striking out 23.
During this past offseason he pitched in the Australian Baseball League, throwing 9.0 innings for Adelaide. He gave up six earned runs with eight walks and six strikeouts during his time pitching in his home country.
You can see the career stats for Darcy Longstaff here.
Rob Hensey was drafted by Cincinnati in the 9th round of the 2022 draft. He made his debut later that year, pitching in two games for the Arizona Complex League Reds. In 2023 he spent time in both Daytona with the Tortugas and in the ACL while rehabbing back from an injury in the middle of the season.He had a 6.83 ERA in 29.0 innings with Daytona at the end of July, but went on the injured list on the 30th and then missed the rest of the year. He also missed all of 2024.
You can see the career stats for Rob Hensey here.