Reds move Brandon Finnegan to 60-day DL, add 1B/OF from Royals

Reds starter Brandon Finnegan pitches against the Indians on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Reds starter Brandon Finnegan pitches against the Indians on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff
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May 16, 2017
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The Cincinnati Reds announced Tuesday they have acquired Peter O’Brien from the Kansas City Royals.

O’Brien, a right-handed hitting first baseman and outfielder, was sent to Triple-A Louisville.

To make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Reds moved right-handed starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan to the 60-day disabled list.

RELATED: Shoulder injury sends Finnegan to DL in mid-April

O’Brien was a second-round pick of the New York Yankees in 2012.

He has hit .176 in 36 major-league games after posting a slash line of .269/.317/.532 with 116 home runs in five minor-league seasons.

The Reds are his fourth pro organization.

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