Reds recall Peralta, Mella to boost bullpen

Peralta gets out of trouble CINCINNATI -- In need of bullpen help after their relievers pitched eight innings in Thursday's loss to the Phillies, the Reds recalled lefty Wandy Peralta and right-hander Keury Mella from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

To make room on the roster, reliever Austin Brice was optioned to Louisville. Lefty reliever Kyle Crockett was designated for assignment.

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Mella's first Major League K Peralta posted a 6.14 ERA in 37 appearances for the Reds this season before he was optioned to Louisville on June 21. Mella, a starter, was a September callup last season, and he made two relief appearances in 2017. The organization's No. 12 prospect, according…