The Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of the standings in their division, making them a team with many options available at the deadline.

CINCINNATI -- For the second straight game, Reds pitching allowed 11 runs. Friday night, those 11 runs came from the Detroit Tigers, who beat the Reds 11-5 in the first of a three-game series. It was a close game through 5 1/2 innings, but the Tigers scored eight runs in their final three innings at the plate to break the game open.

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Detroit Tigers Friday to start a 3-game series. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

The Boston Red Sox announced a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, sending pitcher Brian Van Belle to the Reds for cash.

"There was no wrongdoing," Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley said in a brief response Friday to an allegation he gave drugs to the late Tyler Skaggs.

The Reds continued their hot streak on Tuesday, winning their fifth straight game, behind a dominant performance from left-hander Andrew Abbott.