At the All-Star break, the Cincinnati Reds had a clean slate to reset their starting rotation. With a healthy group of six MLB starters, the Reds had their first chance since the start of the season to order the rotation in the best possible way.
The upcoming trade deadline was a factor in the Reds’ decision making.
Exiting the All-Star break, the Reds began using a six-man rotation for the first time all season. According to Reds manager David Bell, the Reds won’t continue with the six-man rotation after the trade deadline.
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