Reynolds elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Reynolds cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.

Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Reds on Saturday.

The Reds selected Reynolds' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Reynolds (quadriceps) has gone 2-for-9 with four walks, two RBI and a run through his first three games at Triple-A Louisville this season.

Reds manager David Bell confirmed Sunday that Reynolds (quad) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Reynolds has been diagnosed with Grade 1 strains in both of his quads, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Reynolds will undergo an MRI after leaving Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants with a quadriceps cramp, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Reynolds was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Giants due to cramping in both legs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Reynolds (back/knee) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Sunday's spring game against the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.