Lutz placed on DL, Mallett released, Valiquette and Partch promoted to Mudcats

Zebulon, NC --- The Cincinnati Reds have made a series of roster moves impacting their Double-A affiliate Carolina Mudcats prior to tonight's game with the Montgomery Biscuits.

RHP Derrik Lutz has been placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation. Lutz has appeared in 20 games, compiling a record of 1-2 with two saves, along with an ERA of 1.99. RHP Justin Mallett was released Thursday afternoon after splitting 2009 with Triple-A Louisville and the Mudcats. With Carolina, Mallett started five games, producing a record of 0-2 with a 3.68 ERA.

Replacing Lutz and Mallett on the active roster are RHP Curtis Partch and LHP Philippe Valiquette. Partch, drafted in the 26th round of the 2007 amateur draft, was 3-3 with a 5.28 ERA with the Dayton Dragons of the Midwest League, winning his last two starts with the Dragons. Partch, 22, will make his Double-A debut on Saturday night, starting against the Biscuits. Valiquette, 22, was the Reds' seventh round pick in the 2004 draft from Montreal's Montpetit High School. Valiquette was 1-1 with six saves and a 2.29 ERA over 17 games with High-A Sarasota this season.

Carolina continues its 10-game homestand tonight against Montgomery, with Tennessee traveling to play the Mudcats in a five-game set starting on Sunday afternoon.

ADD: RHP Partch, Curtis (From Dayton)

ADD: LHP Valiquette, Philippe (From Sarasota)

DELETE: RHP Mallett, Justin (Released)

DISABLE: RHP Lutz, Derrik (Right Elbow Inflammation)