Reds trim spring training camp roster by 15

GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 18: Dilson Herrera #15 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portait during a MLB photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 18, 2017 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

GOODYEAR, AZ - FEBRUARY 18: Dilson Herrera #15 of the Cincinnati Reds poses for a portait during a MLB photo day at Goodyear Ballpark on February 18, 2017 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

By Gary Schatz

Contributing Writer

The Reds trimmed the number of players in spring training camp from 63 to 48 on Wednesday.

Catcher Joe Hudson, infielder Brandon Dixon, outfielder Gabriel Guerrero, ptichers Tyler Mahle, Ismael Guillon, Jimmy Herget, Nick Rout and Kevin Shackelford were re-assigned to minor league camp.

Infielder Dilson Herrera, outfielder Aristedes Aquino and pitchers Luis Castillo, Keury Mella, Jackson Stephens, Nick Travieso, Lisalverto Bonilla and Ariel Hernandez were optioned to Triple-A Louisville.