The Cincinnati Reds claimed Luke Farrell off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and designated Scott Van Slyke for assignment in order to clear room for the right-handed pitcher on their 40-man roster.
The Dodgers acquired Farrell from the Kansas City Royals on July 28 in exchange for cash considerations. He’d been designated for assignment by the Royals four days prior to the trade. Farrell was immediately optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he allowed three runs (two earned) in 4.2 innings in a lone start with the affiliate.
Farrell, the son of Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell, has also appeared in 17 games (16 starts) this year with Triple-A Omaha.