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How players like Cincinnati Reds shortstop Blake Trahan benefit from September call-ups

Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen will make his first start since 2015 when he takes the mound Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

MILWAUKEE – Backup Reds shortstop Blake Trahan spent a lot of time before games at Wrigley Field last weekend around the batting cages.

It’s one way to stay sharp when receiving rare at-bats, but mostly he was there to watch and learn from his teammates. A September call-up, Trahan made his Major League debut earlier this month.

Of course, there’s the thrill of reaching the Major Leagues which is every player’s dream.