The Cincinnati Reds have designated infielder Christian Colon for assignment, using his roster spot to bring up right-handed pitcher Tyler Thornburg to join a rocky bullpen. Colons path to playing time was about to be severely hampered when Mike Moustakas(quad), who is set to be activated off the injured list Sunday, returns. The Reds bullpen needs as many healthy and effective arms as it can get, as it boasts a 6.45 ERA entering play Friday, the fourth-lowest mark in the Majors. Neither Colon nor Thornburg has much season-long intrigue at this stage.
Derek Dietrich To Rest Thursday, Christian Colon To Start
The Miami Marlins will rest infielder Derek Dietrich Thursday night. In his place will be the recently-acquired Christian Colon. Dietrich has been starting regularly with third baseman Martin Prado out, however ,he has struggled of late and is hitting .237 in his previous 38 at-bats. Colon, who was recently acquired from the Royals, will start at third base and bat in the No. 7 spot. Colon will see his first action with the Marlins tonight. The infielder owns a .263/.323/.329 batting line in the Show. He should be left on the waiver wire in all leagues.
