Reds make roster move in bullpen before start of series vs. Brewers

The Reds' Zach Duke pitches against the Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Credit: David Jablonski

The Reds' Zach Duke pitches against the Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

The Cincinnati Reds promoted right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget from Triple-A Louisville on Monday and designated left-handed pitcher Zach Duke for assignment.

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Herget, 25, was 1-4 with a 3.58 ERA with two saves in 33 appearances with the Louisville Bats. When he pitches, it will be his big-league debut. The Reds selected him in the sixth round of the 2015 draft out of South Florida.

Duke was 3-1 with 5.01 ERA in 30 appearances. He has the second highest ERA of Reds relievers. Wandy Peralta has a 5.96 ERA in 28 appearances.

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The Reds start a four-game series vs. the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday at Great American Ball Park. The Reds trail the Brewers and Cubs (both 45-39) by 5½ games.

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