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GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price hates the idea of a four-man bench. Playing the National League game, it ties one hand behind his back when it comes to pinch-hitting early in games.
But with the Reds expected to start the season with a shockingly young pitching staff due to injuries to Homer Bailey and Anthony DeSclafani, a five-man bench is a luxury the Reds can’t afford.
And that means they can’t afford veteran slugger Ryan Raburn, whom the team released Monday.
“I hope he finds a home,” Price said.