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Hollandsworth Though he's just 2-for-16 as a pinch-hitter this year, Todd Hollandsworth is usually effective in that role (.276 with seven homers over his career). A good fourth outfielder, Hollandsworth can play left, center or right. He has some arm strength, though he's more notable for his hustle than his speed on the bases and in the field. To read more analysis from Baseball America's Jim Callis, click here.

CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds added another bat for the stretch run Wednesday, acquiring veteran outfielder Todd Hollandsworth from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash.

Hollandsworth, 33, was batting just .237 with six home runs and 27 RBI in 56 games for the Indians this season.

The bench has been one of the Reds' strengths this season. Their pinch-hitters lead the NL with seven homers and 30 RBI, and are third in the league at .279. Switch-hitter Javier Valentin was the only left-hander regularly available off the bench, when he wasn't catching.

"We played the other night and didn't even have a left-hander on our bench," manager Jerry Narron said.

Hollandsworth has batted .273 with 97 home runs and 393 RBI in 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves and Indians.

To make room for Hollandsworth on the 40-man roster, the Reds transferred pitcher Brandon Claussen to the 60-day disabled list. Another move will be made to the active roster when Hollandsworth joins the Reds.

The Indians recalled outfielder Franklin Gutierrez to take Hollandsworth's roster spot. He hit .258 with four RBI in 20 games with the Indians in June and July.

Information from SportsTicker and The Associated Press was used in this report.