Santillan is a potential candidate to get a spot start Friday for the Reds against the Cubs, with the team leading a pitcher to fill the gap until Wade Miley returns, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

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The Reds are off on Monday, giving Tyler Mahle, Jeff Hoffman and Sonny Gray their regular rest before needing a spot on Friday. Santillan has a 1.86 ERA over 19.1 innings spread over four starts at Triple-A Louisville. Vladimir Gutierrez is also on the 40-man roster at Louisville and could also make the start.