To make room Saturday on the roster for starting pitcher Andrew Abbott activated from the injured list, the Reds optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville.

The Fourth of July is still nearly three months away, but Minor Leaguers across the board put on their own fireworks show, including several multihomer games from high-profile prospects.

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No one else in the Reds' rotation can say this yet: When Brady Singer starts, the lineup provides run support.

A key part of the Reds' offense has reached a big milestone in his bid to return to action.

The Minor Leagues are in full swing with Triple-A circuits two weeks into their seasons and Double-A, High-A and Single-A leagues a week into theirs.