The Reds got their roster down to 25 on Sunday in preparation for Opening Day.
Micah Owings, not suprisingly, earned the final spot in the rotation with Nick Masset securing a bullpen spot as the team opted to option right-hander Homer Bailey to Triple A Louisville.
Infielder Adam Rosales, catcher Wilkin Castillo and lefty reliever Bill Bray joined Bailey on the demotion list. Vetern outfielder Johnny Gomes was also re-assigned to the minors.
"This is a tough day when you make the final cuts, probably the toughest day of the year for me," Reds manager Dusty Baker said to reporters. "There were a lot of guys deserving. You wish you could have a 28-29 man roster."
The second left-handed bullpen spot went to Daniel Ray Herrera. The last two outfield spots went to Laynce Nix and Darnell McDonald, and Paul Janish is the backup utility infielder. Chris Dickerson and Jerry Hairston Jr. will form the left field platoon, according to the team's website.
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