Reds' Cionel Perez: Heads back to minors

Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Perez's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just three days. He looked good in both of his appearances, striking out three over a pair of scoreless innings without allowing a hit or walk, but the Reds elected to send him down to clear a roster spot for Tuesday's starter, Riley O'Brien.