Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, on the IL for a fracture in the tip of his thumb, was fitted for a protective sleeve to wear under his mitt.

The Cincinnati Reds sent right-handed relief pitcher Luis Mey to Triple-A Louisville after Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angles. The 24-year-old has been up and down multiple times this season. He has a 3.43 ERA in 23 games for the Reds this season. However, he has walked 17 batters in just 21 innings.

The Cincinnati Reds entered the day a half-game out of playoff position before losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks after the NY Mets won in Atlanta.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Zack Littell lasted just three innings against the Diamondbacks in a game the Reds eventually lost in 11 innings.

Four Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates were in action on Wednesday. Here are the top performances from those games: Louisville Bats (53-69) Lost 7-5 Blake Dunn went 2-5 with a home run and two RBIs.

The Cincinnati Reds have made up four games on the New York Mets for the final NL wild-card spot since the All-Star break.

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CINCINNATI — The Reds are hoping to beat the Brewers on Sunday and avoid being swept by their division rivals. Cincinnati made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the game. They recalled Will Benson and Connor Phillips from Triple-A. They also optioned Joe La Sorsa to Louisville and Jake Fraley was designated for assignment.

With catcher Tyler Stephenson on the injured list and set to visit a hand specialist about his thumb injury, the Cincinnati Reds promoted catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville. Banfield was batting .220 with two homers and 23 RBIs in 253 plate appearances this season for the Bats.