The Cincinnati Reds have made a bunch of roster moves before the game tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals. Two of the moves are at the big league level. The team optioned Josh VanMeter to the alternate site at Prasco Park. Taking his place on the big league roster is outfielder Mark Payton. The team also sent Robel García from the taxi squad to Prasco Park and placed right-handed pitcher José De León onto the taxi squad.
There’s a lot going on here, so let’s dive in a little bit deeper. With Mark Payton, he has been added to the 40-man roster.