Reds place LHP Andrew Abbott (shoulder) on 15-day IL

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The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strain to his throwing shoulder.

The move was retroactive to Tuesday, two days after Abbott allowed four runs on six hits in five innings of an 8-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Abbott, 25, owns a 10-10 record with a 3.72 ERA in 25 starts this season. He is 18-16 with a 3.78 ERA in