Cincinnati Reds Make Questionable Decision, Send Reliever to Triple-A Louisville

CINCINNATI — The Reds optioned left-handed reliever Sam Moll to Triple-A Louisville after Sunday’s loss to the Orioles.

It seems like a questionable decision at best, considering Moll’s success over the past two seasons. He hasn’t allowed a run in five appearances this season, giving up just three hits and issuing one walk in five innings.

It is a small sample size, but he performed at a high level last season, giving up just two runs in 24 2/3 innings.

It’s hard to envision a scenario where this move makes the Reds better. We’ll see what the club does next. They plan to announce a corresponding move ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

Imagine telling a guy with a 0.61 ERA for you since August 1st of last year that he’s gotta go to the minor leagues with a straight face.

— Doug Gray (@dougdirt24) May 6, 2024

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