Cincinnati Reds right-hander Zack Littell lasted just three innings against the Diamondbacks in a game the Reds eventually lost in 11 innings.

The Cincinnati Reds entered the day a half-game out of playoff position before losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks after the NY Mets won in Atlanta.

The Cincinnati Reds sent right-handed relief pitcher Luis Mey to Triple-A Louisville after Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angles. The 24-year-old has been up and down multiple times this season. He has a 3.43 ERA in 23 games for the Reds this season. However, he has walked 17 batters in just 21 innings.

Diamondbacks lefty Jalen Beeks will start Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after one inning of scoreless baseball in a walk-off win on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds starting catcher Tyler Stephenson is on the injured list for a small fracture at the tip of his left thumb suffered last week.

Cincinnati Reds prospect Zach 'Big Sugar' Maxwell has pitched well in the second half this season for Triple-A Louisville.

Four Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates were in action on Wednesday. Here are the top performances from those games: Louisville Bats (53-69) Lost 7-5 Blake Dunn went 2-5 with a home run and two RBIs.

The Cincinnati Reds have made up four games on the New York Mets for the final NL wild-card spot since the All-Star break.

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CINCINNATI — The Reds are hoping to beat the Brewers on Sunday and avoid being swept by their division rivals. Cincinnati made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the game. They recalled Will Benson and Connor Phillips from Triple-A. They also optioned Joe La Sorsa to Louisville and Jake Fraley was designated for assignment.

With catcher Tyler Stephenson on the injured list and set to visit a hand specialist about his thumb injury, the Cincinnati Reds promoted catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville. Banfield was batting .220 with two homers and 23 RBIs in 253 plate appearances this season for the Bats.