The Cincinnati Reds have optioned right-handed pitcher José De León to Triple-A Louisville this morning. Taking his place on the roster is left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez who was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.
This move could be made simply due to the fact that you need fresh arms and after pitching yesterday and throwing 39 pitches, José De León simply won’t be available for a few days. But he’s also really struggled lately, too. In his last five outings he’s given up multiple runs in each, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and four walks in 7.0 innings (11.57 ERA in this span). Command and control has been an issue for the right-handed pitcher this season. While he’s struck out 33…
