Six Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliates were in action on Friday. Here is how their top prospects performed: Louisville Bats (28-39) Won 9-6 Blake Dunn went 1-4. Rece Hinds went 2-5 with a double.

The Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of the standings in their division, making them a team with many options available at the deadline.

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"It's a good check to see where we're at. It's gonna show what areas we need to work on, what areas we excel at," Nick Martinez said.

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey tore his hamstring during his Savannah Bananas on Saturday while rounding first base after a ball sent him there, per FanDuel Sports Network's Jim Day (h/t The Enquirer).

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CINCINNATI — The Reds acquired Ryan Vilade off of waivers from the Cardinals on Saturday. The 26-year-old has experience at left field, right field and shortstop. He was optioned to Triple-A and the Reds designated Jacob Hurtubise for assignment.

Reds pitcher Wade Miley is speaking out for the first time after being identified as a drug supplier for former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.