Brandon Leibrandt opened the 2024 season in the Atlantic League before being signed by the Cincinnati Reds, where he made two relief appearances in the MLB, allowing seven earned runs and three home runs over 6.1 innings. He also had 17 starts in Triple-A. Leibrandt, a former sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies, has faced challenges in his career, including Tommy John surgery and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins in 2020, showcasing a solid 2.00 ERA in five games. While primarily a reliever in the majors, most of his minor league experience has come as a starter.

Brandon Leibrandt, 31, spent the 2024 season in the Cincinnati Reds system, making two appearances for the major league team where he allowed seven runs on 11 hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. In the minors, he had a more respectable performance with a 4.41 ERA, striking out 80 batters in 17 starts across 83.2 innings. Despite his struggles at the MLB level, his career walk rate of seven percent indicates good control, making him a potential depth option for the Yankees.

Brandon Leibrandt was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds to make room for the return of Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Matt McLain from the injured list. His removal from the roster comes as part of a series of moves aimed at optimizing the team's lineup as they regain key players. Leibrandt's time with the Reds has been limited, and this decision reflects the team's focus on strengthening their roster as they approach the end of the season.

To make room for Rhett Lowder on the active roster, the Reds optioned left-handed pitcher Brandon Leibrandt to Triple-A Louisville and designated infielder Davis Wendzel for assignment.

Brandon Leibrandt was sent to Triple-A Louisville as part of the roster adjustments made by the Reds to make room for top prospect Rhett Lowder.