Cincinatti ? The Cincinnati Reds bolstered their bullpen and possibly their starting rotation with two trades before Monday’s deadline, acquiring right-hander Kyle Lohse from Minnesota and left-hander Rheal Cormier from Philadelphia.

Lohse, a starter for most of his career, will join Cormier in the bullpen for now.

“We’ll see where he fits best and what our needs are,” manager Jerry Narron said. “He’s a guy who can step into that starter role if needed.”

Cincinnati sent 23-year-old right-hander Justin Germano to the Phillies and 22-year-old right-hander Zach Ward to the Twins.

Dodgers acquire Lugo

St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Los Angeles Dodgers obtained shortstop Julio Lugo from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for two minor leaguers on Monday. Lugo, who can become a free agent after this season, is hitting .308 with 12 homers, 27 RBIs and 18 stolen bases in 73 games.