CINCINNATI -- Because he's been the best and most consistent member of the rotation the first month of the season, the Reds' decision to option rookie left-hander Amir Garrett to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday was initially an eyebrow-raiser.
But as manager Bryan Price reminded, moving the team's young starters in and out of the big leagues was part of the plan going into 2017 to keep innings totals under control. Also, the schedule played a part.
"We've got the day off after the Yankees series on Wednesday and then again on the following Monday, so we have the ability to skip a starter," Price said.