Reds closer Aroldis Chapman, who has pitched on back-to-back days, is expected to have his workload lessen in the next few days. Chapman has converted his first two save opportunities and has not allowed a run through his first six appearances.

Manager Dusty Baker is hoping to avoid Chapman and Jonathan Broxton in Monday's series opener against the Cardinals.

"Broxton hasn't thrown as many pitches as Chapman," Baker said. "It would be nice to have one today, one tomorrow and both the next day. Then we have an off-day. A complete game would cure everything."