Reds optioned RHP Nick Christiani to Triple-A Louisville. Christiani served as the 26th man during Thursday's doubleheader. He'll be back with the big club later this season.

Reds recalled RHP Nick Christiani from Triple-A Lousville. Christiani will serve as the 26th man for the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the Padres. The right-hander has a 5.54 ERA in 13 innings this year.

Reds optioned RHP Nick Christiani to Triple-A Louisville. Christiani had a 5.54 ERA and 8/6 K/BB ratio in 13 innings this season out of the Cincinnati bullpen. The 26-year-old right-hander should get another shot soon.

Reds recalled RHP Nick Christiani from Triple-A Louisville. Christiani tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings in his lone appearance last month with the Reds. He'll be used in middle relief.

Reds optioned RHP Nick Christiani to Triple-A Louisville. Christiani appeared in just one game during his brief audition with the Reds, tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one walk and fanning one. He'll likely return to the Reds bullpen this weekend when rosters expand on Sunday.