The Reds placed LHP Bill Bray on the 15-day retroactive to April 19 with a strained left groin. The Reds recalled J.J. Hoover from Louisville.
The injury has bothered Bray since the opening of spring training in February. He was behind in his conditioning and has been hit hard. In his last outing St. Louis he gave up three runs on four hits.
The Reds picked up Hoover in a trade for thirdbaseman Juan Francisco with the Atlanta Braves. Hoover pitched in the Future's Game before going to the Bats. Hoover made eight appearances for Louisville. He had no record but did not allow a run in nine innings. He earned four saves and opponents hit just .103 with 17 strikeouts and six walks.
He is a Pittsburgh native. The Braves chose him in the 10th round of the 2008 draft.
"I'm excited," said Hoover, who will make his major league debut when he pitches for Cincinnati. "It's a dream come true. I want to come out and make a good first impression."
Hoover will report to the Reds in time for a tribute the Kentucky Wildcats and Bark in the Bark Night.
The Florida Marlins are believed to have initiated Bark in the Park Night when Jeff Canine was on their roster.
Actually it was Jeff Conine, so never mind.
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- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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