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A big setback for Reds prospect Rhett Lowder during his rehab assignment could put the starting pitcher out for an even longer period of time. Lowder was diagnosed with a left oblique strain after he exited his rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

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Chicago’s arguably surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers as the most-disciplined team in the league at the plate. It continues to get the ball in play with a low 19.7% strikeout rate in the last two weeks, and while its walk rate has fallen just a hair it remains very strong at 8.9%.

The Reds should have signed Paul Goldschmidt. At the time of the New York Yankees announcing his signing, I thought nothing of it. Goldschmidt had just finished a rather lackluster year, by his standards, and Father Time appeared to be taking his toll on the first baseman.

The Reds signed veteran utility player Garrett Hampson to a one-year contract worth a prorated $760,000 on Friday. To clear a roster spot for Hampson, outfielder Rece Hinds was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

After exiting his Thursday start for Triple-A Louisville in the second inning after 12 pitches, Lowder on Friday was said by Reds manager Terry Francona to have a "fairly significant" left oblique strain. Francona added that a recovery timeline wasn't available as the team awaited further test results.

After a day off on Thursday, the Reds announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of Friday's showdown against their National League Central rival.