Reds second baseman Gennett on bench with sore shoulder

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"We're going to give him at least today and see where we'll go with it," Riggleman said. "Thursday's an off day. I don't know if it'll go through that. His shoulder's a little tender. Some days are better than others. The cold weather was worse than other days. He's a tough, little guy. He wants to be in there. It was tender enough that he's not really getting his arm in a slot to throw from. He certainly can pinch hit.

Gennett started 27 of the first 28 games. Alex Blandino started at second base on Monday for the second time.