Smith, Renda and Selsky called up to Reds

CINCINNATI — The Reds made three more September callups on Tuesday when right-handed reliever Josh Smith, outfielder Steve Selsky and infielder Tony Renda were recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

Selsky, who had missed time with a torn meniscus in his left knee and had arthroscopic surgery in early August, was added once he passed tests from the medical staff. Fans anticipating the Major League debut of outfield prospect Jesse Winker or a first look at recent acquisition Dilson Herrera will have to wait some more. Neither will be called up this month. The decisions to not add them came down to both the lack of opportunity and health concerns.

“It’s just making sure they get the rest they need to get prepared for next year,” Reds general manager Dick Williams said. “Jesse missed an extended period of time with the wrist injury. He obviously came back and played at a high level. The power maybe wasn’t there, but you can make a case that for Jesse, some rest will do him good.

“Same thing with Dilson. When we got him, he missed some games with the shoulder. He missed some more with us. There’s not really a good case made to bring those guys here to sit on …

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