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Cincinnati Reds Promote Several Prospects in Busy Day of Moves
The Cincinnati Reds dropped to three games behind the first-place Cubs in the National League Central.
The Cincinnati Reds are 20-14 after falling two games back of first place in the NL Central. The club concluded a difficult weekend on Sunday. They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cincinnati Reds veteran left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin is now left to the open market, leaving the Cleveland Guardians in a perfect spot to swoop in and sign him. They need to bolster the bullpen,
Pinch-hitter Michael Conforto capped a two-run ninth inning with a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 for their sixth straight win.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal explained why the Reds are not in a position to give Sal Stewart an extension right now.
Cincinnati Reds Make Plethora of Roster Moves on Sunday, Including One Surprise