Struggling left-hander Kirk Rueter was sent to the bullpen for the duration of the homestand that ends Sunday. Rueter, who has had just two losing seasons in 13 years, is currently mired in a career-worst five-game losing streak. He has a 7.28 ERA in nine starts since beating the Houston Astros on May 13. "It's their decision," Rueter said before Wednesday's game with the Cincinnati Reds. "I'm in the bullpen so I'll pitch."