Zach Maxwell

Zach Maxwell

25-Year-Old PitcherRP
Cincinnati Reds AAA
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Maxwell still hasn't solved the control problems that have plagued him throughout his career, but the 24-year-old has demonstrated his high-strikeout prowess at every stop, including his first taste of the majors with Cincinnati towards the end of 2025. The right-hander made eight low-leverage appearances for the Reds and struck out 13 over 10 innings. He also walked four and served up three home runs during this small sample. On the plus side, he threw more strikes with the Reds, as his 38.1 ball percentage was three points better than his 41.1 percent mark at Triple-A, though it still fell short of league average. Maxwell's arsenal includes a 99.6 mph average fastball, cutter and slider; all of which he'll need to command better as he gains more big-league experience. He'll have the opportunity this spring to secure a role in the Reds' Opening Day bullpen, but even if he doesn't break camp with the team, he should pitch more in the majors in 2026 than the minors. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a one-year contract with the Reds in August of 2025.
Optioned to Triple-A
PCincinnati Reds  AAA
March 21, 2026
The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis
Maxwell struggled to limit traffic on the basepaths during spring training, posting a 5.40 ERA and 2.04 WHIP over 8.1 innings, though he managed to collect 13 strikeouts in that span. If the 25-year-old can right the ship at Louisville, the Reds may consider recalling him to join the big-league bullpen as a depth piece.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
 
 
-55%
BAA vs LHP
2026
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2025
 
 
-55%
BAA vs LHP
2024
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .143 15 7 1 2 1 1 0
Since 2024vs Right .320 28 6 3 8 1 0 3
2026vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025vs Left .143 15 7 1 2 1 1 0
2025vs Right .320 28 6 3 8 1 0 3
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
 
 
-13%
ERA on Road
2026
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2025
 
 
-13%
ERA on Road
2024
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2024Home 4.91 1.64 3.2 0 0 0 14.7 2.5 2.5
Since 2024Away 4.26 1.26 6.1 0 0 0 9.9 4.3 2.8
2026Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2026Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2025Home 4.91 1.64 3.2 0 0 0 14.7 2.5 2.5
2025Away 4.26 1.26 6.1 0 0 0 9.9 4.3 2.8
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
 
 
-16%
BAA vs RHP
2026
 
 
-41%
BAA vs RHP
2025
 
 
-15%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-7%
BAA vs RHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2024vs Left .255 188 48 37 38 6 1 3
Since 2024vs Right .215 237 78 28 44 8 1 5
2026vs Left .400 16 4 1 6 2 0 1
2026vs Right .235 23 7 6 4 1 0 0
2025vs Left .247 92 20 18 18 3 0 1
2025vs Right .211 122 38 12 23 4 0 5
2024vs Left .230 80 24 18 14 1 1 1
2024vs Right .215 92 33 10 17 3 1 0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Maxwell could be saving games for the Reds as early as this summer, but he'll need to improve his strike throwing to do so. A burly 6-foot-6, 293-pound righty who cuts an intimidating presence on the mound, Maxwell overpowers hitters with a 70-grade fastball that sits in the 99-100 mph range and touches 102 mph and a 70-grade slider that sits in the 87-89 mph range. He had a 3.89 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 58:29 K:BB and five saves in 39.1 innings at Triple-A after excelling at Double-A to start the year. The lowest walk rate of his career was the 13.4 percent walk rate he logged at High-A in 2023, so Maxwell hasn't yet shown enough improvement in that area to generate confidence among saves speculators. If he can just find a way to keep his two dastardly pitches in and around the zone, he'll either be a great setup option or a high-strikeout closer. But if his control doesn't improve, he'll just be someone who tantalizes at times but never returns notable fantasy value.
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Officially brought up
PCincinnati Reds  AAA
August 22, 2025
The Reds selected Maxwell's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
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Headed to majors
PCincinnati Reds  AAA
August 21, 2025
The Reds plan to select Maxwell's contract from Triple-A Louisville ahead of Friday's game versus Arizona, Chase Ford of MiLB Central reports.
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Dominating at Triple-A
PCincinnati Reds  AAA
July 18, 2024
Maxwell has a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and a 17:3 K:BB in 10.2 innings over his last 10 appearances for Triple-A Louisville.
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