3 options the Reds have to make room for Donovan Solano on the 40-man roster

2. Reds place Aristides Aquino on 60-day IL to make room for Donovan Solano.

Another avenue the Cincinnati Reds could take would be to transfer outfielder Aristides Aquino to the 60-day IL. The Punisher, who played well upon his return to Triple-A Louisville after being designated for assignment, showed little improvement once he was recalled to the big leagues back in May.

Aquino slid awkwardly into home plate last Sunday and was placed on the 10-day IL with what was initially ruled as a calf sprain. According to MLB.com, an MRI revealed that Aquino actually suffered high ankle sprain.

Aquino seems to have nine lives, as the 28-year-old's injury probably couldn't have come at a better time for him in terms of maintaining his roster spot. Aquino went on the shelf just days before the Reds activated Max Schrock from the 60-day IL. Had Aquino been part of the active roster, he might well have been designated for assignment for a second time this season.

Aristides Aquino still holds a level of intrigue for the Cincinnati Reds coaching staff. While he may have worn out his welcome with the fanbase, those decision-makers in the front office still seem to laud Aquino's skillset. Shifting The Punisher to the 60-day IL would certainly be an option to get Donovan Solano onto the 40-man roster.