Sun 9/1/13 7:36 AM

Reds optioned RHP from Curtis Partch to Triple-A Louisville. Partch has appeared in 11 games with the Reds already this season, posting a dismal 5.89 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 15/14 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings of work. He'll serve in a middle relief role.