The Reds Option Robert Stephenson and Release Oliver Perez Among Roster Moves.

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The Reds claimed firstbaseman Kennys Vargas from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Louisville.  Joining him in Louisville are Jackson Stephens and Robert Stephenson, who were optioned on Thursday afternoon.

The Reds released left handed reliever Oliver Perez.

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"I just couldn't see us having a left handed specialist," Bryan Price said.  "Without Michael el Lorenzen, we need guys who can pitch multiple innings."

The Reds' reassigned Tanner Rainey, Dylan Floro, Ben Revere, Joe Hudson, Rosell Herrera and Mason Williams to minor league camp.