Reds option OF Patterson to minors
CINCINNATI (TICKER) —Corey Patterson, the Cincinnati Reds’ $3 million mistake, has landed in the minor leagues.
The Reds on Wednesday optioned the struggling Patterson to Class AAA Louisville of the International League.
A favorite of manager Dusty Baker, Patterson signed with the Reds in the offseason to start in center field. It was a curious move by former general manager Wayne Krivsky, who has since been fired.
Patterson has offered the Reds little return on their investment and is batting .200 with four homers, 13 RBI and eight stolen bases in 45 games.
It would seem that Patterson would have a hard time getting back into the lineup for the Reds, who recalled top prospect Jay Bruce from the minors earlier this week. Bruce went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base in his major league debut Tuesday.
The Reds on Wednesday also purchased the contract of infielder Andy Phillips from Louisville and transferred shortstop Alex Gonzalez from the 15-day to 60-day disabled list.
