Every Reds fan should be furious that a hitter as weak as Hampson is on the roster at all, much less batting against a right-hander while the team is down one run in the ninth. Terry Francona, though, wasn’t willing to pinch-hit Matt McLain, and Hampson struck out to end the game. He’s hitting .167/.231/.167 in 13 plate appearances since being added 10 days ago. Dating back to last year, he’s gone 63 plate appearances without an RBI.

Hampson passed through waivers unclaimed and was officially cut loose over the weekend by Arizona after struggling to a .167/.359/.167 triple-slash line with two steals in 18 games this season.

Hampson has been booted from Arizona’s active roster with top prospect Jordan Lawlar reaching the big leagues ahead of Monday’s showdown against the Giants. The 30-year-old was hitting .167/.359/.167 with two steals in 18 games this season.