Finnegan allowed three earned runs on three hits in three innings. He walked four batters. Finnegan, who was on the DL with a shoulder injury, was 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA in three rehab starts in the minor leagues. This was first start for the Reds since April 15.
• The Reds moved pitcher Bronson Arroyo to the 60-day disabled list. Arroyo went on the 10-day DL on June 19, one day after he admitted his shoulder had been bothering him most of the season.
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• The Reds optioned reliever Lisalverto Bonilla to Triple-A Louisville.
The Reds beat the Nationals 6-2 on Sunday to avoid a sweep. At 31-43, they are in last place in the National League Central Division, eight games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds and Brewers begin a three-game series Tuesday in Cincinnati.
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