The Reds optioned left-handed pitcher Cody Reed to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, following another outing in which Reed struggled with his control. Cincinnati recalled right-hander Austin Brice, the team's No. 22 prospect, in a corresponding move.
Reed has had a rough go of it lately after a strong start to the season. The southpaw didn't allow a hit or run over his first four appearances, all in relief. The string of strong outings earned him a start against the Cubs on April 22.
But the 24-year-old allowed seven earned runs over two innings to Chicago, and three over his next two appearances, a stretch of four relief innings.