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Reds Press Clippings July 20, 2018 THIS DAY IN REDS HISTORY 2000-Mike Bell’s major league debut makes the Bells the first three-generation family in big league history to play for one team. Mike’s grandfather, Gus, played for the Reds from 1953 to 1961 and his father, Buddy, played from 1985 to 1988 MLB.COM Riggleman talks managing Reds' turnaround By Bill Ladson MLB.com @ladsonbill24 Jul. 19th, 2018

In a recent phone interview with MLB.com, Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his managerial style to his respect for Reds ownership.

MLB.com: Your agent, Burton Rocks, told me you are having the time of your life. How much fun are you having?

Jim Riggleman: I have to preface it by saying working with and for [former Reds manager] Bryan Price was great. I love Bryan. It was kind of like when I was with Manny [Acta in Washington]. They managed well. It's just that they couldn't win ballgames. After a while, that just catches up to you. The other side of that is, now that I've become the manager, I do, absolutely, love it. I'm enjoying it to the nth degree. It's what I love to do.

MLB.com: Once you took over, what made the team click?

Riggleman: I think a couple of things: After about a week into the season, Eugenio Suarez got hit by a pitch and broke a finger. He was out for about three weeks. And then right around the same time, Scott Schebler, our right fielder, had a shoulder issue, and we put him on the DL for a couple of weeks. About that time, I was named the manager.

All of a sudden, most of our guys are healthy. I have a pretty good bullpen, too. We have David Hernandez, Jared Hughes, Raisel Iglesias, Michael Lorenzen, and I have some options to go to that have a chance to work. We also have the full component of hitters back.

When Suarez and Schebler were out, the offense was not clicking. We knew we had a pretty good offensive ballclub, but it wasn't producing. As time went on, sometime in May, it started clicking and we have been scoring runs.

MLB.com: The offense has really been productive.

Riggleman: Sometime in late May, guys started finding their stroke. Suarez, when healthy, has been good from Day 1. Scooter Gennett, Joey Votto, Jose Peraza, Billy Hamilton -- who has had a really good month -- they just started clicking. Clubs go through this. It's kind of hard to explain. You have good offensive players, and they are not scoring runs early in the season. That has not been an issue for us lately. We have been putting out pretty good offensive performances on most nights.

They feed off each other with Gennett's energy, which he brings to the ballpark every day. He has been a force in the middle of the lineup. He hits behind Votto, which protects Joey. Suarez hits right in the middle there, and he has been a big run producer.

MLB.com: As a manager, what is it like to have Votto on your club?

Riggleman: The thing people will never understand about Joey is the work ethic. The work that he puts in pregame defensively, the work that he puts in with the strength and conditioning coach, then he gets into the batting cage and is relentless with his work. That's a real pleasure. Your best players are great workers. That sets the tone for the rest of the club.

MLB.com: Last year, the Reds didn't have any pitching. All of a sudden, under your guidance, the pitching staff is doing well. You have to feel good about that.

Riggleman: I do feel good about it. It's still a work in progress. We have a lot of young starters -- Luis Castillo, Tyler Mahle, Sal Romano. Anthony DeSclafani is relatively a young starter because he missed a lot of time the last couple of years. They are starting to give us better outings. We have a good bullpen. Our issue was, earlier in the year, our starters were giving us so few innings that our bullpen was really getting overstressed with too many appearances. We've been able to calm that down.

MLB.com: I remember when you were with the Nationals, you were a screamer at times when things went wrong. You were not afraid to yell at the players. What did you do to light a fire with the Reds?

Riggleman: By nature, [screaming] isn't what I am. I'm not a screamer and all that. I try to tell people: We as managers, we react to what's happening. We make our moves as a manager based on how the players are performing. I would never get upset with a player because of a poor performance. But I would get upset with what I felt was lackadaisical effort, lackadaisical in the preparation, disrespect for teammates. That's when I would lose it and get loud with a player.

Sometimes, it might be something as simple as removing a from a ballgame. He thinks he should stay in the game, but you are making the managerial decision to remove him. They get upset, and they get loud with you. So I would get loud back.

But I let [the Reds' players] know when I took over the team, look I may ruffle some feathers, but we are 3-15. We played 18 games and we are already nine games out of first. … I can't stand in front of a room and say we are all right. We are not all right. I'm going to change things up.

MLB.com: How much did you miss managing after you left the Nationals during the middle of the 2011 season?

Riggleman: I missed managing tremendously. The thing is, I did manage the next three years after leaving Washington in Double-A and Triple-A. It's not the same, but it's still managing. The fire is still burning when the umpire says, "Play ball." You are still churning with decision-making and managing ballplayers and handling situations. It's not the same extent as the Major Leagues. But it did allow me to continue to do what I love to do.

MLB.com: From now until the end of the second half, how far can this team go?

Riggleman: We've scored around six runs a game for quite a while and you can't expect that to continue. That's not realistic. We have to step it up. We got to continue to make progress with the pitching. We have to be able to pitch to a level where we don't have to score five or six runs every night. We can do that, but it's a challenge every night. We have not had many ballgames where we said, "That was a nice easy one." We haven't had any of those. In games we have won, a few plays here and there, we could have lost. Most of our losses have been that way, too. We feel like anything could happen.

We feel we can compete with these good clubs. We played the Braves, Cubs, Brewers, Indians and we held our own against all those teams. That has made our players say, "Hey, we are not far away. We can make some noise in this division. But we also realize, we just got beat 19-4 the other day. We realize we haven't got this thing figured out yet."

MLB.com: How happy are you that you brought back hope to Cincinnati?

Riggleman: I don't want to say I brought it back. But I'm really excited about what I'm hearing from fans. When we were in Cleveland and Cincinnati fans made the trip, I heard a lot of comments in the stands. People really appreciate the direction the team is going. When we were in Cincinnati recently, we were 6-0 on our homestand. The excitement around restaurants and bars around the ballpark was at a really high level.

Our owner, Bob Castellini, is a great man. I will tell you: In all my years of baseball, I've experienced something that I never experienced in any place I've been. It's the only time where I sat in my office and the owner has walked in and we've talked baseball. That's a beautiful thing. When you are talking with the owner and he is telling you his feelings -- he might be talking about his disappointments with last night's game or he might be talking about how excited he is about the way the team is playing. I never had that.

My mentor, the guy who I learned from, was Whitey Herzog. He had that relationship with Mr. [August] Busch [Jr.] in St. Louis. [Herzog] would be welcomed into Mr. Busch's house to talk baseball. Mr. Busch would come into his office and talk baseball. It's a great feeling talking to the owner of the ballclub. I never had that any place [until I became interim manager of the Reds].

MLB.com: What is the future like for you? Any chance you will become the permanent manager?

Riggleman: This might sound a little Pollyanna-ish, but I'm going to tell you: I love managing, as you know. The way things ended in Washington, I felt like, "Man, I hope I get a chance to manage again." I know it's unlikely. But here I am. The feeling that overwhelms me is that I'm so glad I'm doing this again. If it ends right here in 2018, I will be fine. I will have such a great feeling of satisfaction that I've done this again. We are winning some games. It's more of a positive note than when I left Washington. If it ends here in '18, I will be OK with it. I will know that the Castellini family; the general manager, Nick Krall; Dick Williams, the president, they have treated me with such great respect that I will feel like, "Hey, anything you want me to do. If you want me to continue to manage, I would love to do it. If you don't, I completely respect it. Let's move on from there." Maybe I will do something else for the organization.

MLB.com: Have you heard from [Nationals GM and president of baseball operations]?

Riggleman: Mike and I talk during the season when we play [Washington]. Every time we've played the Nationals in the last two or three years, I've gone over and talked to him and praised him. Because I think Mike has put the best team on the field of any general manager in baseball. They are the favorites, and they are the favorites because of the team he has put together there. The team has not been able to go out full-force year after year. This year, it's Daniel Murphy, and who are hurt. [If all their players are healthy], they are clearly the best ballclub. That team has been put together by Mike Rizzo. You have to tip your hat to Mike.

MLB.com: What's the biggest thing you have learned as a manager now that you didn't learn before?

Riggleman: I haven't changed that much. I'm adapting. As far as dealing with people, I still deal with people in the manner of discipline and respect. I still have a shouting match every now and then with a ballplayer. That's one of the things that I've talked to Mr. Castellini about. I said, "With where we are, I'm going to have to change some things around. I'm going to ruffle some feathers, and I'm going to irritate some people. They are not going to like it. So they are not going to like me. But if you are worried about them liking me, I can tell you right now … I'm not going to have those confrontations if they are not going to be supported." And I was assured, "You do whatever you need to do to get these players going. Whatever you need to do, it will be totally supported."

What has changed is pitcher usage. It's just how few innings we are asking from our starters -- how many bullpen guys we are carrying instead of an extra bench player. You are carrying fewer position guys because you are carrying so many . I know I used the heck out of [Nationals pitchers] Tyler Clippard, Drew Storen and Sean Burnett, but that's how we won games. If you want to win games [today], you are going to come up with sore arms in that bullpen. That's just the nature of it.

How Deadline is shaping up for Reds By Adam Berry MLB.com @adamdberry Jul. 19th, 2018

The All-Star Game has come and gone, and the non-waiver Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away. Until July 31, much of the talk in baseball will be focused around buyers and sellers, blockbuster moves and small deals and an endless buzz of trade rumors.

The Central might be one of the most intriguing divisions over the next 12 days. The Cubs have climbed back into first place, and they have by far the NL's best run differential. After an aggressive offseason, the Brewers' recent skid has given them more reason to make another big splash. The Cardinals ousted manager Mike Matheny, but will they shake up their roster?

The Pirates are in a different place than they were two weeks ago, now standing within one game of .500 and 5 1/2 games back in the race for the second NL Wild Card spot. The Reds are 40-38 under interim manager Jim Riggleman, so perhaps they'll be more inclined to hang on to players previously presumed to be trade candidates.

This week, MLB.com spoke with scouts and executives to see what they think will happen in the NL Central.

CUBS

What they need to do: The Cubs will look for rotation depth, an NL executive suggested, especially if they don't think is close to helping them. An NL scout noted the Cubs need more consistency from their rotation, so they should pursue a starter. That lines up with what Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer recently said about the Cubs' search for pitching. With no other glaring needs, an NL executive said, they'll likely be in the market for another back-end bullpen arm.

What they can get: The Cubs don't have a particularly strong system, one NL official pointed out, so they may not be in position to make a big move. An NL scout said their Major League depth theoretically frees them up to move someone like Ian Happ or Mike Montgomery, who might start for another club, if they wanted to pursue a bigger acquisition. They don't have a representative on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, and they moved their best trade chips to get Aroldis Chapman (2016) and Jose Quintana ('17).

BREWERS

What they need to do: One NL executive said the Brewers need pitching, both in their rotation and bullpen, along with help in the middle infield. The executive expected Milwaukee to pursue a contractually controllable and at least one infield upgrade. The Brewers have been relying on Tyler Saladino, Jonathan Villar, Brad Miller and Hernan Perez up the middle. An NL scout took it a step further, saying the Brewers "must" get a starter and prioritize that over a .

What they can get: An NL official said the Brewers had the necessary pieces to acquire All-Star shortstop , who was dealt to the Dodgers on Wednesday, even if they didn't complete the trade. The fact that they pursued Machado, the consensus top player available before the Trade Deadline, puts them in play for just about anyone. One NL scout said the Crew has the prospects and depth in their farm system to get a "high-end starter." They've also been linked to infielders Whit Merrifield, Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar, among others, and a number of starters, including rental lefty J.A. Happ.

CARDINALS

What they need to do: Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak recently said the club's next move was "TBD," so their direction is unclear. The Cards have underperformed, leading one NL scout to say they simply need their roster to play better. The scout said their hitters and starters are good enough to win, but they lack depth in the bullpen. Their biggest concern, the scout said, remains in the dugout following Matheny's dismissal.

What they can get: Bullpen help is never in short supply this time of year, so one scout suggested they look to "the usual suspect teams" to shore up their relief corps. The Mets, Orioles, White Sox, Marlins, Blue Jays and Padres, among others, should have veteran relief help available. Lefty relievers like Zach Duke (a former Cardinal), Luis Avilan and Jake Diekman may be of some appeal.

PIRATES

What they need to do: Some in the industry believe the Pirates might be better off taking part in a multi-year rebuild, but the Bucs have said they intend to be competitive this year, and next. In that case, an NL executive said, they can't trade core players like Starling Marte and . One NL scout figured that predicament, along with their recent surge, will lead them to wait until to July 31 to take any action. If they're still toward the back of the Wild Card race, the scout said, they won't be "big- time buyers." If they've fallen completely out of the mix, they can move veterans, then use the rest of the season to evaluate their young talent -- including prospects like , , Kevin Kramer and Clay Holmes -- and determine who they can build around going forward.

What they can get: One NL scout figured closer Felipe Vazquez would bring in a haul of young talent, given the demand for young, controllable relievers, but Vazquez is the kind of core player the Pirates won't move if they want to contend next season. Their most likely trade candidates are left fielder Corey Dickerson, Francisco Cervelli (if healthy), starter Ivan Nova and infielders , and David Freese. One scout figured Dickerson could bring in at least one organizational top-10-caliber prospect, and thought there would be interest in Harrison, Mercer and Freese as utility/role/bench players. Cervelli's concussions complicate his future, and while Nova is a reliable veteran, he isn't the kind of front-line arm most contenders are looking for this time of year.

REDS

What they need to do: The Reds' recent run has inspired some confidence in Cincinnati, and one NL executive pointed out that they have a lineup that could contend, as long as it's led by Joey Votto, Scooter Gennett and Eugenio Suarez. However, one NL scout said the Reds need to capitalize on their short-term assets and sell. The scout said Cincinnati could flip Matt Harvey to a contender and get back as much talent as possible, then market Billy Hamilton as a fourth who could change games with his speed and defense.

What they can get: One NL scout noted that this deadline will shed light on their overall plan. If they think they can contend as soon as next year, it might make sense to keep Gennett, closer Raisel Iglesias and reliever Jared Hughes. The scout credited Cincinnati as having a strong core of position players and "a chance to have a good 'pen if they stay where they are." One scout thought they could swap Hamilton, at least, to land some young pitching prospects to eventually bolster their unproven rotation. CINCINNATI ENQUIRER Reds Beat Blog: How the trade deadline is shaping up for the Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer Published 4:51 p.m. ET July 19, 2018

Welcome to the frenzied rush before the Major League trade deadline. The All-Star break apparently sped it up with the blockbuster moves that sent Manny Machado to the Dodgers and Brad Hand to the Indians.

How many trades will the Reds make in the next couple of weeks?

Dick Williams, the president of baseball operations, told The Enquirer that the team is internally planning for an increased payroll next season. That’s a sign of their belief that the Reds aren’t far away from contending for a playoff spot.

If I had to set an over/under on the number of Reds traded from their current 25-man roster by the trade deadline on July 31, I’d set it at 2.

Here’s a primer of the Reds who could be on the trade block:

Matt Harvey: He has proven he’s healthy, throwing a 96-mph fastball with an improved slider that can reach 90 mph. In five starts since June 21, Harvey owns a 4-0 record with a 1.86 ERA against the Cubs (twice), Brewers, Braves and Cardinals.

He’s a pending free agent and the Reds will receive no compensation if he leaves for another team unless it’s through a midseason trade. As much as he’s helped give the Reds rotation some consistency, the Reds don’t receive any big benefits from keeping him.

The trade market – As a soon-to-be free agent, contenders will likely be the only teams interested. An executive told the New York Post’s Joel Sherman: “I think there will be a market because with (Harvey) in his walk year, you will get the most focused, best- behaved version of him.”

Raisel Iglesias: A consistent closer, Iglesias owns a 2.36 ERA in 39 appearances while recording 19 saves. He’s under contract for the next three years, which makes him one of the more valuable relievers on the trade market.

Brad Hand, the Padres’ closer who had a similar contract to Iglesias, was traded for one of the top prospects in baseball. It would probably take a similar type of prospect for the Reds to make a move. Iglesias told The Enquirer that he hopes to stay with the Reds. But he knows trades are out of his control.

The trade market – Most of the top teams, including the Astros and Dodgers, will look to improve their bullpen ahead of the postseason. Even the Indians, who just added two relievers, could look for more help.

Scooter Gennett: A first-time All-Star, Gennett improved on his breakthrough season last year. He leads the National League with a .326 batting average, adding 16 homers, 63 RBI and 21 doubles.

Gennett is a free agent following the 2019 season, which makes him a possible trade candidate or a player the Reds could sign to a long-term extension.

The trade market – Contending teams have a few options for second basemen including Brian Dozier (Twins), Asdrubal Cabrera (Mets) and Josh Harrison (Pirates).

Billy Hamilton/Adam Duvall: I’m not sure there’s a big market for either outfielder, but both make the list because they will become more expensive next offseason. Hamilton could become a free agent following the 2019 season.

Hamilton is an elite defender and is a game-changer when he can reach base. In the postseason, his speed would make him extremely valuable. Duvall is batting .204 but his power could interest teams.

ICYMI: It was an eventful All-Star Game for the Reds. Gennett hit a game-tying, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Joey Votto hit a solo home run in the 10th inning – his first-ever hit in an All-Star Game – and committed an error that led to him receiving some boos from the Nationals Park crowd.

For the first-time All-Stars, hard work paved the path for Eugenio Suarez, who was acquired in a trade for Alfredo Simon.

“I believed in myself,” Suárez said. “I worked really hard to be what I am right now. I think the hard work paid off. I believe in that a lot.”

Gennett, a waiver claim at the end of Spring Training in 2017, always believed he was capable of becoming a quality hitter at the Major League level. The problem was finding regular at-bats throughout his career.

“I fought my way into the lineup last year,” Gennett said. “Once I’ve been in there every day, the rest is kind of history in a sense. I think the true player in me came out and that’s been a lot of fun.”

When the Reds return from the All-Star break, they will be without outfielder Scott Schebler for a few days after he was placed on the 10-day disabled list.

Down on the farm:An update on all of the Reds’ minor league teams, plus a quick note on one pitcher or hitter at each level. Standings reflect second-half record in seasons that are split.

Triple-A Louisville – Record: 37-55 (5th place of 5, 13.5 games out of 1st). Since his demotion to the minor leagues, left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta has allowed five runs and nine hits in 10 ⅓ innings (4.35 ERA), walking seven and striking out nine. Walks were his biggest issue at the Major League level. Another noteworthy moment: Brandon Dixon hit for the cycle Tuesday, completing it with a triple in the ninth inning.

Double-A Pensacola – Record: 17-8 (1st place of 5, 3.5 games ahead). A fourth-round pick in 2014, Gavin LaValley is hitting .202 with eight homers and 38 RBI in his second season at the Double-A level. He owns a .324 slugging percentage, well below his career mark of .404.

High-A Daytona – Record: 13-14 (5th place of 6, 6 games out of 1st; won first-half division title). Catcher Tyler Stephenson, a first- round pick in 2015, is off to a solid start in July. In 16 games this month, he’s batting .302 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI. He’s hitting .272 this year with eight homers and 42 RBI.

Single-A Dayton – Record: 12-14 (5th place of 8, 5 games out of 1st). Left-handed pitcher Packy Naughton owns a 4.04 ERA in 19 starts this season. The ninth-round pick last year has struck out 88 in 104 ⅔ innings. In three starts this month, Naughton has recorded a 2-0 record and 0.86 ERA.

Rookie-level Billings – Record: 13-19 (4th place of 4, 7 games out of 1st). A key piece of the trade that sent Dylan Floro to the , James Marinan has made two starts in the Reds organization. A fourth-round pick in the 2017 draft, the 19-year- old right-hander has allowed four earned runs in 5 ⅓ innings, striking out six and walking four.

Rookie-level Greeneville – Record: 9-17 (5th place of 5, 8 games out of 1st). Jonathan Willems is hitting .330 with three homers and 22 RBI in 22 games. A 19-year-old from Curacao, Willems hit for the cycle earlier this season. He’s batting .412 with runners in scoring position.

Rookie-level Arizona – Record: 5-17 (6th place of 6, 11.5 games out of 1st). Yomil Maysonet, an 18-year-old pitcher from Puerto Rico, has allowed eight earned runs and 12 hits in 4 ⅔ innings. A sixth-round pick in this year’s draft, he’s struck out five and walked three.

Prospect Watch:A weekly look at some of the notable prospects across the organization.

Hunter Greene, RHP, Dayton (Ranked #2) and Taylor Trammell, OF, Daytona (Ranked #3) – Both players made headlines at the MLB Futures Game. Trammell earned MVP honors after showcasing his power with a home run and triple. Greene, who allowed a two-run homer, flashed his 100-plus mph fastball, topping out at a ridiculous 103.1 mph.

MLB.com’s Jim Callis published a story of scout’s impressions from the game. On Trammell: “He got my attention with his home run, the way he was balanced and stayed inside the ball. He doesn’t really chase pitches. … In my mind, that power is going to come. He should be a 25-home run guy or more. He’s got a chance to be pretty good.”

On Greene: “Tremendous arm, body and velocity. He’ll figure it out and once he tightens up the breaker and goes to a traditional slider, I think he’ll take off.”

Tony Santillan, RHP, Pensacola (Ranked #4) – Promoted to Double-A, Santillan has allowed three runs in 12 innings while striking out 12. In his last six starts, which includes his time at High-A Daytona, he owns a 1.78 ERA with 34 and nine walks in 35 ⅓ innings.

Jeter Downs, IF, Dayton (Ranked #6) – Playing in his first full season of , Downs is hitting .260 with 10 homers and 38 RBI. The 19-year-old ranks fifth in the Midwest League in stolen bases (26 in 34 attempts) and 15th in home runs.

Jonathan India, 3B, Greeneville (2018 1st round pick) – Ten games into his professional career, India has recorded a .432 on-base percentage with two homers, nine RBI, 10 walks and seven strikeouts. He started at shortstop Monday. He’s reached base in eight of the 10 games.

DAYTON DAILY NEWS Former Reds All-Star joins coaching staff at Indiana Scott Rolen played his last four seasons in Cincinnati By David Jablonski July 19, 2018

CINCINNATI — Scott Rolen, a key player for the last two Cincinnati Reds teams to win division titles, has joined the staff of former Wright State baseball coach Jeff Mercer at Indiana as director of player development.

"I couldn't be more excited to add Scott Rolen to our staff," said Mercer in a press release. "The impact Scott will have on the student athletes in our baseball program will be unique among college programs. The value for the staff and players, gaining knowledge daily from someone with such a historic career and who truly values the growth of young people, is special."

According to an IU press release, Rolen “will assist with on-campus recruiting in accordance with NCAA rules. In addition to collaborating with the coaching staff when preparing for practice and competition, he will also give valuable advice to players on lifestyle choices and making informed decisions when pursuing pro baseball careers.”

Rolen is from Jasper, Ind., 70 miles southwest of Bloomington. He was Indiana’s Mr. Baseball in 1993.

In a 17-year big-league career, Rolen compiled 2,077 hits, 316 home runs and hit .281. He won eight Gold Gloves and was a seven- time All-Star. He played his last four seasons in Cincinnati.

Rolen was an All-Star in 2010 when the Reds won the Division for the first time in 15 years. He appeared in 92 games for the Reds in 2012 when they won the division again and started four games in the 2012 National League Division Series against the . TRANSACTIONS 07/20/18 Detroit Tigers sent RHP Johnny Barbato on a rehab assignment to GCL Tigers East. optioned Sam Travis to Pawtucket Red Sox. signed RHP Zachary Hammer.

07/19/18 optioned CF Greg Allen to Columbus Clippers. New York Yankees optioned C Kyle Higashioka to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Arizona Diamondbacks sent RHP Clay Buchholz on a rehab assignment to Visalia Rawhide. signed free agent RHP Tyler Fallwell to a minor league contract. placed RHP Brandon Morrow on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to July 18, 2018. Right biceps inflammation. Chicago Cubs optioned Rob Zastryzny to . Chicago Cubs optioned David Bote to Iowa Cubs. Los Angeles Dodgers optioned LF Andrew Toles to Oklahoma City Dodgers. traded RHP Jesse Chavez to Chicago Cubs for LHP Tyler Thomas. Chicago Cubs activated CF Albert Almora Jr.. New York Yankees activated C Gary Sanchez from the 10-day disabled list. Oakland Athletics released RHP Santiago Casilla. recalled CF Michael Reed from Gwinnett Stripers. Atlanta Braves designated CF Danny Santana for assignment. Tampa Bay Rays traded LF Jeremy Hazelbaker to Minnesota Twins for cash. Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Jonny Venters on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs. sent RF David Dahl on a rehab assignment to Albuquerque Isotopes. sent RHP Jordan Lyles on a rehab assignment to . San Diego Padres traded LHP Brad Hand and RHP to Cleveland Indians for C Francisco Mejia. Chicago Cubs recalled RHP James Norwood from Iowa Cubs.