CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Reds have demoted pitcher Brian Reith to AAA Louisville. The Reds replaced him on the roster by purchasing the contract of another right-hander, Joey Hamilton, from Louisville. <br>
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The Reds optioned Reith to Louisville after Tuesday night's game in Atlanta. Reith went 1-0 with a 3.86 earned run average in 12 relief appearances for Cincinnati. <br>
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Hamilton was 3-0 with a 2.36 ERA in ten games, including four starts, with the Louisville Bats. Hamilton was 4-10 with a 5.27 ERA in 39 games, including 17 starts, for the Reds last season. <br>
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Hamilton is expected to be available for the Reds' game Wednesday night in Atlanta.
