Reds claim Simon off waivers: Pitcher Alfredo Simon, who was put on waivers Friday, was claimed by the Reds on Tuesday. Manager Dusty Baker told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he does not know whether he will use the right-hander as a starter or reliever yet. Im studying him now, Baker said. We told everybody we were still going to be looking on the waiver wire, see if we could find sombeody with big-league experience. (Updated 04/03/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
While Simon can start and pitch in relief, he's expected to open in the Reds bullpen since they are having some health issues. However, he's not expected to see regular save chances, so Simon has marginal Fantasy appeal. (Updated 04/03/2012).
04/03/2012 14:18 Reds claim Alfredo Simon off waivers
The Cincinnati Reds have placed a waiver claim on recently-released pitcher Alfredo Simon, the Orioles announced Tuesday.