Reds send Burns to minors, tap LHR Gosling; now sending Gosling down to bring up Shackelford

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Struggling right-handed reliever Mike Burns was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday before the Cincinnati Reds' 9-8 victory over the Florida Marlins. The Reds called up left-hander Michael Gosling to temporarily take his spot. Gosling gave up two runs in 1 1-3 innings, then was sent back to Louisville. Cincinnati plans to bring up left-hander Brian Shackelford from Louisville on Thursday. Shackelford was 1-0 with one save and a 1.29 ERA in seven relief appearances at Triple-A. Burns had a 7.56 ERA in seven appearances, and had given up at least one run in each of his last three outings. Former Reds general manager Dan O'Brien claimed Burns off waivers from Houston in November. Opponents are hitting .339 off the Reds' bullpen.

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