Elly De La Cruz and Andrew Abbott will represent the Cincinnati Reds at next week's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta after Abbott's selection Tuesday.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott was named an All-Star on Tuesday for the first time in his career. Abbott, who many thought should have been announced as an All-Star on Sunday, was announced on Tuesday as a replacement.

Cincinnati Reds lefty Andrew Abbott learned of his MLB All-Star selection in the first inning Tuesday and immediately texted his parents at the game.

Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene has been on the injured list since the beginning of June with a groin strain. On Wednesday, Greene faced five batters in a simulated game. Jim Day reported during Friday's game against the Phillies that the plan is for Greene to throw a simulated bullpen on Saturday and see how he feels.

The Cincinnati Reds have delayed pitcher Hunter Greene’s rehab assignment due to tightness in his strained right groin