As expected, the Reds optioned left-handed pitcher Tony Cingrani to Louisville as they intend to recall Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list to start against the New York Mets on Monday.
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Cingrani made six starts and the Reds won four of them. He was 2-0 with a fine 3.27 ERA. The National League hit just .212 off Cingrani but seven of the 25 hits were home runs. He walked nine and struck out a whopping 41 batters in 33 innings.
The Reds would like Cingrani to work on his secondary pitches so that e doesn't rely so much on his fastball.
"He's coming on," Dusty Baker said. "He had some valuable experience in the big leagues."
Neftali Soto was recalled to give the Reds an extra bat and a much needed right-handed bat off the bench.
Soto, who plays mainly firstbase but has experience at shortstop and thirdbase, is hitting .269 with three home runs and 16 RBI in 33 games at Louisville.
Soto will make his Major League debut when he appears in a game for Cincinnati
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