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TODAY'S TRANSACTIONS: Today the Reds optioned to Louisville LHP Jon Coutlangus.

Placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Friday IF/OF Ryan Freel (torn cartilage, right knee).

Recalled from Louisville RHP Gary Majewski.

Returned from a rehabilitation assignment and reinstated from the 60-day disabled list LHP Eddie Guardado (left elbow surgery, lower back);

Sent to Louisville on a rehabilitation assignment OF Josh Hamilton (sprained right wrist).

SURGERIES: IF Juan Castro today had season-ending "Tommy John" surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow...he is expected to recover by the beginning of next season...the 90-minute procedure was performed by Reds medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek...IF/OF Ryan Freel tomorrow is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee...a prognosis will be made following the surgery.

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/red...ado-up.asp

I hope Freel will be able to maintain his rough and tough identity out on the field after this surgery.