Long was named to the Fall Stars roster along with teammate Taylor Trammell, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

Long (face) is in Monday's starting lineup at Double-A Pensacola, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports.

Long's face was still swollen Saturday after he was hit in the face by a pitch Friday, but X-rays were negative, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.

Long left Friday's Double-A action after suffering a face injury, John Eshleman of 2080Baseball.com reports.

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Cincinnati Reds second base prospect Shed Long is stuckk in a 7-for-34 slump for Double-A Pensacola. Long moved up to Double-A in 2017 and struggled in 42 games with a .227 batting average. Long has improved in 2018 with a .259 batting average with six home runs and 23 RBI. The Reds already have second base secure with Scooter Gennett and Long is unlikely to debut in 2018. Long is a watch-list candidate in dynasty leagues, as he is projected to hit 10 to 15 home runs at the second base position at the next level.

Long will open the year at Triple-A Louisville.

Long was added to the Reds 40-man roster Monday.

Long, 21, is hitting just .182/.280/.352 in 26 games since being promoted to Double-A Pensacola.

Long was promoted to Double-A Pensacola along with the rest of the Reds' post-All-Star break promotions.

Long homered twice Saturday for High-A Daytona in a 3-for-4 game, raising his stat line to .326/.378/.530 with eight homers over the course of the season.