GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds cut their spring training roster down to 45 players with a variety of moves on Monday.
Right-handed pitchers Dylan Axelrod, Carlos Contreras, Daniel Corcino, as well as lefthanders Ryan Dennick and David Holmberg were optioned to Triple-A Louisville, while left-handed pitcher Amir Garrett was optioned to Advanced A Daytona. Catcher Ramon Cabrera, right-handed pitcher Jon Moscot and outfielder Felix Perez were re-assigned to the minor league camp.
Alexrod, Corcino and Holmberg all made starts for the Reds last September, while Dennick and Contreras each pitched out of the bullpen. Holmberg, 23, made a pair of unimpressive mid-season spot starts last season but opened eyes in September when he made five appearances, including three starts. He replaced an injured Axelrod after one batter on Sept. 8 against St. Louis and produced 5 2/3 innings of scoreless pitching. He followed that up appearance with three straight quality starts, going 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA.
