The Cincinnati Reds are giving closer Aroldis Chapman a few days off to rest his tired pitching shoulder.

Chapman, who routinely throws his fastball more than 100 mph, struggled with his velocity and command in Monday's 14-inning game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The All-Star threw seven of his 23 pitches for strikes and averaged a season-low 94.4 mph on his fastball, according to ESPN Stats & Info.

Chapman walked three of the five batters he faced in the 10th inning and had to be taken out during an inning for the first time this season. Afterward, he was examined and diagnosed with a tired shoulder.