It’s not hard to quantify just how frustrating the most recent series between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves was (from the Reds perspective). They were shut out once. Twice, they lost games in extra innings - once on a defensive brain fart,

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder and first baseman Connor Joe from the San Diego Padres on Friday in exchange for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash.

Old heads (and Getty photo archives) will remember the Connor Joe Era of Cincinnati Reds history. Back in December of 2018, the Reds selected Joe in the Rule 5 Draft, plucking him from the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and bringing him in to camp in Goodyear in search of a big league job.

The Cincinnati Reds (19-19) and the Atlanta Braves (17-19) wrap up a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Reds limp into town having lost five of their last six. Yesterday they lost 5-4 in eleven innings in Atlanta. Jose Trevino went 3-4 and drove in a run in the loss. The Astros are not exactly setting the world on fire either having lost four of their last six games.

HOUSTON — Reds ace Hunter Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin strain, one of six roster moves by Cincinnati ahead of Friday night’s game at Houston. Greene struck out six in three scoreless innings at Atlanta on Wednesday before summoning a trainer while warming up for the fourth.

"But it is going to be an IL placement because we need him to miss maybe a start or two." Greene threw two warmup pitches before the fourth inning during Wednesday night's 4-3 victory at Atlanta. He felt a pull and was removed from the game.