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Cubs handle Reds 15-7, powered by Tauchman's 3 RBIs (4-6) in final game of 4-game series

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Cody Bellinger - Has some 'bumps and bruises'Cubs manager David Ross said Monday that Bellinger is getting a second straight start at designated hitter because he's dealing with "some bumps and bruises," Meghan Montemurro of...

Impact"Some bumps and bruises I'm trying to err on the side of caution with that," Ross said. "But he's fine. He can do everything we asked him to do." Ross added that he plans to get other regulars some starts at DH as the Cubs go through a difficult part of their schedule.

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Patrick Mooney: Cody Bellinger, who's slotted in as the Cubs DH... - The AthleticCody Bellinger, who’s slotted in as the Cubs DH for the second consecutive game, has “some bumps and bruises that we’re trying to navigate,”...

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Lyon Richardson - Sent down to minorsRichardson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

ImpactRichardson had been slated to start Wednesday versus the Mariners, but the Reds needed his roster spot to add a reliever. It's possible he could still make Wednesday's start, but that would involve him replacing an injured player.

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Brett Kennedy - Optioned to Triple-AKennedy was Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer reports.

ImpactKennedy had been a candidate to get a start or two this week, but he was needed in relief in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Unfortunately for him, that means the Reds need to replace him with a fresh arm.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Casey Legumina - Rejoins big clubLegumina was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

ImpactThe Reds need a fresh relief arm after their bullpen was overused in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Legumina holds a 6.17 ERA in 10 relief appearances with the big club this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Michael Mariot - Added to rosterThe Reds selected Mariot's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

ImpactMariot could be used as a bulk reliever Monday and/or receive a start later this week as the Reds scramble for arms in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak. It's the first stint in the majors since 2016 for the 34-year-old Mariot, who holds a 6.93 ERA this year at Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel - Absent from lineup againMorel is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Giants, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

ImpactMorel has now been on the bench for two straight after starting each of the previous three contests. Cody Bellinger is being used at designated hitter Monday.

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