Cincinnati Reds pitcher Zack Littell, who was acquired in a trade from Tampa Bay, joined the team for the Speedway Classic game against the Braves.

After sending reliever Taylor Rogers to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier in the day in exchange for third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, the Reds added the 29-year-old Littell, who threw five scoreless innings against the Yankees on Wednesday night.

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