CINCINNATI -- The Reds added an extra arm to the bullpen on Monday by recalling right-handed reliever Layne Somsen from Triple-A Louisville. Outfielder Kyle Waldrop was optioned to Louisville to make room for Somsen.
This is the second promotion for Somsen, who was called up on April 25 for three days while outfielder Jay Bruce was on paternity leave but did not get into a game.
Over his eight appearances for Louisville, Somsen has a 1.29 ERA and a 0.857 WHIP over 14 innings. He has walked six and struck out 15.
Waldrop was called up on Sunday, when outfielder Scott Schebler was optioned to Louisville.