Reds optioned LHP Brian Shackelford, 2B William Bergolla and RHP Daylan Childress to Triple-A Louisville; optioned RHP Bubba Nelson, LHP Ben Kozlowski and RHP Elizardo Ramirez to Double-A Chattanooga; optioned LHP Phil Dumatrait and C Miguel Perez to Single-A Sarasota.
Shackleford, a converted outfielder, allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings to bring an end to his longshot bid for a bullpen spot.