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Reds recall Joel Kuhnel, option José De León

The Cincinnati Reds made a roster move today before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The team recalled right-handed reliever Joel Kuhnel from their alternate site at Prasco Park and optioned right-handed pitcher José De León to the alternate site at Prasco Park. De León, though, will remain with the team in Milwaukee as a part of the taxi squad for this road trip (the taxi squad can and has changed with each road trip – it isn’t a permanent roster).

Last season saw Joel Kuhnel come up from the minor leagues in mid-August and post a 4.