Red Reporter · Sep 12, 2017
Reds bring up Keury Mella, Deck McGuire, activate Jesse Winker, DFA Barrett Astin
The Cincinnati Reds made a series of moves on Tuesday, bringing up a pair of pitchers that will help them absorb the remaining innings left this season and activating another promising outfield bat.
Each of Keury Mella and Deck McGuire were brought up from AA after the Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ season ended. Mella, acquired with Adam Duvall from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Mike Leake a few years back, was already on the 40-man roster, but a roster spot was needed to add McGuire, a former 1st round draftee by the Toronto Blue Jays. In order to make space for him, RHP Barrett Astin was designated for assignment.