Blake

Dunn

Dunn scored all of Cincinnati’s runs in the 15-3 loss. The homer was a 422-foot blast against Chris Sale, which will be memorable even if the final score wasn’t. Dunn was making his first start since being recalled on Sept. 2, and he came into the game 2-for-21 in three separate stints with the Reds. Maybe they’ll make a little more room for him over the final 10 days after this.

Dunn is up to provide some outfield depth. The 25-year-old will head back to Cincinnati, and Dominic Smith was designated for assignment to make room on the active roster.

The 25-year-old outfielder continues to shuttle back and forth between Cininnati and Louisville whenever the Reds need an extra outfielder. Unfortunately, he’s heading the wrong way again on Wednesday with Jake Fraley rejoining the active roster. Dunn has gone just 1-for-18 (.056) with a 7/1 K/BB ratio in his limited action at the big-league level this season.

Dunn hit .228 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 55 games at Triple-A this year. He’ll get another chance with this being his second stint with the Reds this year. Levi Jordan was optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding move.

Dunn went 1-for-10 in his nine days in the majors. The Reds don’t play today, so they’ll replace Dunn prior to Friday’s game. Bringing Connor Capel back could be one possibility.

Raley will begin Sunday’s contest on the bench against southpaw Shota Imanaga. The 29-year-old outfielder gets rest with Blake Dunn getting the start in left field and Spencer Steer moving to designated hitter.

Dunn will have a chance to make his MLB debut if he’s called up. The 25-year-old hit .223 with a .726 OPS along with four homers and nine stolen bases over 148 at-bats in Triple-A. Nick Martini was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.