Cincinnati Reds send another rookie starter to Triple-A

Rookie Davis sent down before start of road trip
Reds pitcher Rookie Davis is introduced on Opening Day before a game against the Phillies on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Reds pitcher Rookie Davis is introduced on Opening Day before a game against the Phillies on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff
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May 10, 2017
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The Cincinnati Reds optioned starting pitcher Rookie Davis to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday and will make a corresponding roster move before the start of their series against the Giants in San Francisco on Thursday.

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Davis, a rookie right-hander, struggled in his last start Monday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings in a 10-4 loss to the New York Yankees.

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Davis was scheduled to start Saturday against the Giants. He’s 1-2 with a 7.58 ERA in five starts.

Davis is the second rookie sent to Louisville this week. Amir Garrett was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday.

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