The Cincinnati Reds look to even the series with the Cardinals this afternoon after losing both games of yesterday’s doubleheader. They start a three-game series with the Nationals tomorrow. Next week, they head out on the road to face the Braves. The Reds have a 16-15 record and are in second place in the NL Central as play starts today. Today, they announced three roster moves. They sent yesterday’s 27th man back to Triple-A. A struggling reliever is also sent down. They called up another right-hand reliever from Triple-A.
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Alexis Diaz
The Cincinnati Reds have optioned the right-hand reliever to the Louisville Bats today. Diaz has pitched in six games for the Reds and has recorded two holds. He has pitched in six innings allowing eight hits, eight runs, four home runs, five walks, and struck out three. He has a 2.17 WHIP, a 12.00 ERA, and a .308 batting average against.
Chase Petty
The Cincinnati Reds had optioned Chase Petty back to Louisville Bats in Triple-A today after his start last night. Chase Petty is heading back to the Bats after starting the second game of the doubleheader yesterday. He pitched 2.1 innings, struck out three, allowed seven hits, nine runs, two home runs, and walked two. He will head back to Triple-A and continue to develop.
Luis Mey
The Reds have recalled the right-hand pitcher Luis Mey from Triple-A. Mey has pitched 10 games this year in Triple-A all in relief. He has a 1-1 record and a 4.00 ERA. Mey has pitched nine innings allowing seven hits, four runs, seven walks, and struck out ten. Mey has allowed a .212 batting average and a 1.56 WHIP.
