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Cincinnati Reds release Matt Kemp, call up Cody Reed and demote Scott Schebler

The Reds optioned Scott Schebler to Triple-A Louisville and recalled left-hander Cody Reed.

The moved came one day after the Reds promoted Nick Senzel and installed in Schebler’s spot in center field. Schebler was hitting .123 with 27 strikeouts in 81 at-bats.

Reed, 26, was 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA overall at Louisville. He had a 1.98 ERA over 13 innings over his last 10 appearances wing four walks and 19 strikeouts.