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Tyler Mahle will gets starts for the Cincinnati Reds – just not right now in Homer Bailey's spot

Reds manager Jim Riggleman on the Reds' 5-1 loss Monday. The Enquirer/John Fay

PITTSBURGH – Rookie right-hander Tyler Mahle will start a game sometime in September for the Reds.

Fans were not consulted, so Mahle, who was added to the roster Tuesday, will not be pitching Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the series finale. Homer Bailey will make that start as scheduled.

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Reds manager Jim Riggleman knows that Bailey’s status is on the mind of a lot of people in Redsland.