PT TODAY: CIN sends down Garrett to save his innings

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Reds | Amir Garrett surprisingly sent down
Cincinnati Reds LHP Amir Garrett was optioned to Class AAA Louisville on Sunday, May 7. In a corresponding move, RHP Barrett Austin was recalled from Louisville.  Source: Baseball Press
 
BHQ take: With two off days in the next eight days, CIN will require only four starting pitchers for the next 10 days. Despite rookie Garrett being CIN's most effective starter to date, CIN is skipping Garrett as a way of conserving and managing his innings. He is likely to make a single appearance of short duration in Triple-A before being recalled to rejoin the rotation. CIN added...

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