The Cincinnati Reds tried to sneak four players off of their forty man roster, but it cost them. The Reds wanted to get their forty man ready for free agency, the Rule 5 Draft and the required elevation of several minor leaguers. With that in mind they optioned catcher Chad Wallach, pitcher Deck McGuire, outfielder Patrick Kivlehan, and infielder Zach Vincej to Louisville.
Kivlehan made it through waivers without an issue. He is a pure hitter with decent athleticism. His inconsistent balance of power and contact helped him avoid getting claimed.
McGuire is a free agent after declining the assignment.