The Reds claimed outfielder Tyler Goeddel off of waivers from the Phillies and transferred right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday.
Goeddel, 24, has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound Goeddel was a Rule 5 pick of the Phillies in 2015 and spent the entire season on the Phillies’ roster. He hit .192/.258/.291 in 92 games for Philadelphia last season, playing both left and right field.
The Phillies designated him for assignment to make room for outfielder Brock Stassi on the 40-man roster.
The Reds had been expected to move DeSclafani to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Bronson Arroyo to join the rotation this weekend, but now the team will have to make another 40-man move and risk losing a player.