(7/28/2007) The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Jorge Cantu, a minor leaguer and cash from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for reliever Brian Shackelford, a minor league pitcher and future considerations on Saturday. The Reds optioned Cantu to Triple-A Louisville.
Shackelford removed from 40-man
(6/10/2007) The Reds outrighted RP Brian Shackelford off the 40-man roster Friday to make room for Homer Bailey.
Salmon, Shackleford optioned by Reds
(3/20/2007) MLB.com reports that the Reds have optioned RPs Brad Salmon and Brian Shackleford to Triple-A Louisville. Manager Jerry Narron said he couldn't find room for either pitcher on the active roster, but he liked what he saw from both of them.
Shackelford returns to Reds
(9/1/2006) Cincinnati activated right-handed reliever Gary Majewski off the 15-day disabled list Friday, one of three moves that added depth to the Reds' bullpen before the start of a series at San Diego. The Reds also activated right-hander Jason Standridge off the disabled list and called up left-hander Brian Shackelford from Triple-A Louisville.
Shackelford optioned to minors
(8/16/2006) The Reds optioned LHP Brian Shackelford to Triple-A Louisville of the IL.
Shackelford recalled by Reds
(8/13/2006) The Reds recalled left-hander Brian Shackelford from Louisville and optioned right-hander Elizardo Ramirez to the International League affiliate.
Shackelford optioned to minors
(8/1/2006) The Reds optioned LHP Brian Shackelford to Triple-A Louisville of the IL and sent OF Dewayne Wise outright there, too. Wise had been designated for assignment.
Shackelford gets the call
(7/23/2006) The Reds called up LHP Brian Shackelford from Triple-A Louisville Sunday to take LHP Kent Mercker's spot in the bullpen. Mercker went on the 15-day DL a day earlier with a sore elbow.
Shackelford likely to get call
(7/23/2006) Brian Schackelford is likely to get the call to join the major league team from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
RP Shackelford won't be charged
(7/18/2006) Prosecutors won't charge Reds pitcher Brian Shackelford, who was arrested in Milwaukee earlier this month on suspicion of third-degree sexual assault, the Reds announced Tuesday. "I have said from the beginning that the claims made against me were absolutely false and I am pleased that the District Attorney's office in Milwaukee, after careful review, agrees that there is no merit to these allegations," Shackelford said in a statement.
Shackleford arrested Thursday
(7/6/2006) Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brian Shackelford was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of third-degree sexual assault. The 29-year-old player was arrested shortly after midnight at Miller Park, where the Reds played the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, police spokeswoman Anne E. Schwartz said. She declined to provide details on the arrest other than to say it involved a woman Monday. "It's an ongoing criminal investigation," she said. The Reds later optioned the pitcher to the minors.
Shackelford recalled by Reds
(6/30/2006) Left-hander Chris Hammond was designated for assignment on Friday, the Cincinnati Reds' latest move to try to fix the National League's worst bullpen. The Reds called up left-hander Brian Shackelford from Triple-A Louisville to fill his spot.
Shackelford optioned to Louisville
(6/1/2006) The Reds optioned LHP Brian Shackelford to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday to make room for newly acquired RHP Esteban Yan.
Shackelford recalled Thursday
(4/21/2006) Brian Shackelford was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Shackelford cut by Reds
(3/30/2006) Left-hander Brian Shackelford, a major functionary in the bullpen last season, was cut. Working in short and middle relief last season, the 29-year-old Oklahoman was 1-0 with a 2.43 ERA in 37 appearances, his first year in the majors after four years in the minors. This spring, Shackelford struggled with his command and was 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 12 innings. He walked seven. "He has been inconsistent with throwing strikes," manager Jerry Narron said. "He has done a good job against left-handers, but to have a left-hander is a luxury, and he has to come in and get right-handers, too."
Reds give Shackelford year deal
(2/24/2006) The Reds agreed to terms with C Dane Sardinha, LHP Michael Gosling, LHP Brian Shackelford, RHP Allan Simpson, OF Chris Denorfia and LHP Phil Dumatrait on one-year contracts.
Reds call up Shackelford
(6/26/2005) The Reds recalled lefty Brian Shackelford from Triple-A Louisville Sunday.
Reds' Shackelford sent to Triple-A
(3/20/2005) The Reds optioned LHP Brian Shackelford to Triple-A Louisville of the International League.
