Mike

Costanzo

Costanzo replaces the injured Scott Rolen (shoulder) on the Reds’ active roster. He was hitting .303 with six homers and 24 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A this year, and will likely share time at third base with Todd Frazier. Costanzo can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Jonathan Broxton, who was acquired from the Royals at Tuesday’s trade deadline. Costanzo seems likely to pass through waivers.

Costanzo was designated for assignment earlier this week in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Jonathan Broxton. He’ll return to a .274/.377/.459 batting line with 10 homers at Louisville.

He’s just getting a routine day of rest. Mike Costanzo will make the start at first base and bat seventh against right-hander A.J. Burnett.

He was sent down to make room for Kristopher Negron on the active roster. Costanzo went 1-for-18 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues.

Costanzo made it up for a brief appearance with the Reds in 2012, picking up one hit in 18 at-bats. The minor league journeyman will represent organizational depth.

Five weeks after the Phillies sent him to Houston in the Brad Lidge deal. Costanzo .270/.368/.490 as a 23-year-old in Double-A last season and plays a pretty good third base. The problem is that he strikes out a ton. Including his time in the AFL, he fanned 189 times in 598 at-bats last season. He has a lot of work to do if he’s ever going to help a major league team.

Costanzo, a 2005 second-round pick, hit .270/.368/.490 as a 23-year-old in Double-A last season. He’s currently batting .169/.268/.254 in 71 at-bats in the Arizona Fall League. The right-handed hitter strikes out a ton and doesn’t have the 30-homer power to make up for it. He’s a long shot to contribute in the majors.

Costanzo, a 2005 second-round pick, has only two extra-base hits and a 23/7 K/BB through 62 at-bats. The 24-year-old hit .270/.368/.490 in Double-A last season, but that came with 157 strikeouts in 508 at-bats. He’ll have to cut down on the K’s if he’s going to have a career in the majors.

A rare outburst. Costanzo put himself on the map with 27 homers in Triple-A for the Phillies last year -- drawing him enough attention that he was included in two of the winter’s major trades (the Brad Lidge deal being the other) -- but he was never much of a prospect because of his extreme strikeout rate. Even International League pitchers haven’t had much trouble with him this year, as he’s hitting .250/.321/.381 with eight homers and 88 strikeouts in 252 at-bats.