CHICAGO — The Cincinnati Reds traded for bullpen help Monday before opening a key series against the Chicago Cubs.
To which the Reds bullpen replied, what for?
The three most heavily used relievers in the National League were at it again Monday at Wrigley Field, joining a parade of six Reds relievers total for the unfair share of work in the division-leading Reds’ 6-5 victory over the Cubs.
"They’ve been this way all year," said Joey Votto, who singled twice and drove in a run. "It just felt like it was in the rhythm of how they’ve performed all year.