As the Cincinnati Reds prepare for a stretch of 30 games in 31 days, beginning Friday, they called up left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez and demoted José De León.
Pérez had a standout spring training, but he struggled with his command in his first stint in the big leagues this season. He’s allowed six hits and eight earned runs in 8 2/3 innings, walking eight and striking out eight. He was demoted when the Reds had a taxed bullpen prior to their last road trip.
The 25-year-old pitcher was with the Reds on their taxi squad during their last road trip.