Francis headed to Triple-A: The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Sunday that starting pitcher Jeff Francis will open the year as a starter at Triple-A Louisville. Jocketty added that Francis might join the bullpen down the road. (Updated 04/01/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Francis posted a 6.65 ERA this spring and didn't really impress the Reds brass. The team is willing to give him more time to showcase his skills, but he will have to do it in the minors. Injuries have derailed Francis' career and he's not worth owning in Fantasy. (Updated 04/01/2012).
04/02/2012 14:15 No rotation for you: Reds send Aroldis Chapman to bullpen
Stretching out fireballer Aroldis Chapman into a starting pitcher seems to be the eventual goal for the Reds, but it's not happening just yet. With a crowded starting rotation and an injured closer, Chapman has been sent back to the 'pen, reports John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Actual 
AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
= probable start