Stripling set for first (abbreviated) start off DL

Ross Stripling (8-3, 2.61 ERA) makes the 9:35 a.m. PT start in Wednesday's series finale against Anthony DeSclafani (7-4, 4.56) and the Reds at Great American Ball Park, although it should soon turn into a bullpen game. Stripling came off the disabled list to face two batters in relief Friday night and gets his first start since returning from a sore lower back. He's only expected to pitch three innings or 45 pitches, manager Dave Roberts said.