The Cincinnati Reds were put in somewhat of a bind following the suspension of the Speedway Classic on Saturday night. With Chase Burns having thrown just one inning — and presumably unavailable to pitch when the game restarts on Sunday afternoon — Cincinnati needed reinforcements.
In a move that's sure to upset the majority of Reds fans, Cincinnati recalled Lyon Richardson and optioned Will Benson to Triple-A. Richardson was appointed as the additional player for today's game — teams are able to carry 27 players for the Speedway Classic — and he'll likely return to the minors after the game.