The Reds are back to full strength. They played with a roster of 24 while Amir Garrett was serving an eight-game suspension for charging the Pittsburgh Pirates' dugout on July 30.
The Reds were at times low on position players with Joey Votto, who was finally placed on the injured list.
"He has been so good this year," David Bell said. "He has been a big part of our bullpen."
The Reds were 2-6 during Garrett's suspension.
Josh VanMeter will leadff. VanMeter had a hot start at Louisville in April, hitting 13 home runs. He made his Reds' debut on May 5 and is now on his fourth stint with the Reds. The last four games, VanMeter has started at first base in place of Votto. He is hitting .308 in those games and has reached base at a .400 clip.
"He has taken good at bats, nearly every time since he has been here," Bell said. "He is not afraid to go deep in the count."
Brian O'Grady is scheduled to make his first career start for the Reds. He will play left field and bat eighth.
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