Masset begins throwing program: The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Reds reliever Nick Masset (shoulder) began a throwing program Thursday. He threw 30 pitches from 60 feet. “I felt about as good as you can for the first day,” Masset said. “I hadn’t thrown in two months. It’s a situation like you’re starting to throw again after the offseason -- three months off, whatever. You’ve got to get the rust out. Overall, I felt good. I thought the ball was coming out OK. There was a little something (as far as pain). I knew that there was going to be a little something going into it today. But I think it went well for the first day.” (Updated 05/24/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least mid-June (Updated - 5/23/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Masset will now continue to throw every day from 60 feet. “I’m about as encouraged as I could be, throwing the first day,” Masset said. “We’re still a long ways away. I try to stay positive, work as hard as I can in the training room, hope all that training and strengthening turns into good results.” Masset is a workhorse for the Reds and should see some late-inning work once active. But he won't see regular save chances, so he has marginal Fantasy appeal when healthy. He is still weeks away from returning. (Updated 05/24/2012).
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.
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.
03/30/2012 09:35 Fantasy Relief: Assessing all 30 bullpens
What do the bullpen and closer situations look like in the Nationbal League? Michael Hurcomb debuts Fantasy Relief, a weekly column dedicated to finding you saves and other critical relief pitching stats.
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