Robert Davis Daniel: Everything you need to know

Daniel signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Thursday. The right-hander spent the 2025 campaign with Atlanta, making three appearances (two starts) in the majors. Daniel surrendered six earned runs over 10 frames in those outings and also struggled at Triple-A Gwinnett with a 5.51 ERA over 96.1 innings.

Atlanta outrighted Daniel to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports. Daniel has been with Gwinnett since July 23, but the move will remove him from Atlanta's 40-man roster. The 28-year-old has started in 16 of 17 appearances at Triple-A this season, posting a 5.20 ERA and 71:37 K:BB across 83 innings. He'll have the opportunity to elect free agency or remain in Atlanta's organization.

Atlanta optioned Daniel to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. The transaction comes one day after Daniel was knocked around for five runs on seven hits and four walks over five innings in a loss to the Giants. Atlanta called up right-hander Hunter Stratton from Triple-A to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale with San Francisco, but it's not yet clear who will replace Daniel in the rotation.