Looking for another left-handed pinch-hitter, the Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Todd Hollandsworth from the Cleveland Indians yesterday for a player to be named.

The bench has been one of the Reds' strengths this season. Their pinch-hitters lead the NL with seven homers and 30 RBIs, and are third in the league at .279. Switch-hitter Javier Valentin was the only left-hander regularly available off the bench.

"We played the other night and didn't even have a left-hander on our bench," manager Jerry Narron said.

Hollandsworth hit .237 with six home runs and 27 RBIs in 56 games for the Indians. He is expected to join the Reds for their final game of a series against St. Louis today, when the club will make a roster move to open a spot.

The trade is the latest in a monthlong series of moves by the Reds, who beat St. Louis Tuesday night to pull within 3 1/2 games of the Cardinals in the NL Central.

Mets

New York outfielder Cliff Floyd went on the disabled list for the 10th time in his major-league career, out because of tendinitis in his left Achilles' tendon.

Athletics

Right-handed reliever Jay Witasick returned from Oakland's 15-day disabled list after missing seven weeks with tendinitis in his left ankle.

Dodgers

Los Angeles activated first baseman Nomar Garciaparra from the 15-day disabled list. He had been out since July 25.

Brewers

Milwaukee second baseman Rickie Weeks is scheduled to have season-ending surgery on his right wrist next week.

Phillies

Philadelphia received minor-league right-handed pitcher Zac Stott as the player to be named in this week's trade that sent pitcher Ryan Franklin to Cincinnati.