The Cincinnati Reds add Zack Littell (8-8, 3.58) to the rotation and move swingman Nick Martinez to the bullpen to make room.

The Cincinnati Reds failed to add a needed starter at the '23 deadline and missed the playoffs by 2 games. Why they doubled down on that strength now.

The Reds are hungry to reach the postseason, something they haven't done in a full season since 2013. It was demonstrated on the field Wednesday in how they fought for a 5-2 victory over the Dodgers a

The loss dropped the Reds to 56-52, and they'll need to win the July 30 series finale against the Dodgers to avoid their first sweep of the season. Cincinnati is scheduled to send starter Nick Martinez (9-9, 4.69 ERA) to the mound against probable Dodgers starter, Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 1.50 ERA).