Bray now dealing with back issue: Reds pitcher Bill Bray (groin) still has no timetable to return to Cincinnati, reports MLB.com on Saturday. Bray made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville last month, but has been at extended spring training lately. Apparently, he recently had a setback. "We're trying to get him through that," GM Walt Jocketty said. "His mechanics got out of whack because of the [groin] injury. Now he's having problems with his lower back." (Updated 05/19/2012)
Injury Report
Groin - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/19/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Bray started with a groin injury but now his back is also an issue. It isn't sounding good for Bray at the moment. Over 2 2/3 innings before getting hurt, Bray posted a 13.50 ERA. He should return at some point and be a reliable bullpen member for the Reds, but remains a low-end Fantasy option even when healthy. (Updated 05/19/2012).
04/14/2012 00:50 The Lineup: Big bounce-backs
Hey, every team has played at least one home game now! All the special openers have concluded, so we can officially look forward to the grind. Friday night was yet another great night of baseball, with some huge pitching performances, a few good offensive displays and a pair of extra-inning contests. Let's start with some bounce-backs.
04/13/2012 23:32 Nats' Werth wins it in 13th with single
Jayson Werth's bases-loaded single off Reds closer Sean Marshall with one out in the bottom of the 13th inning Friday night gave the Washington Nationals their fourth consecutive victory, a 2-1 comeback against the Cincinnati Reds.
04/05/2012 21:21 Aroldis Chapman's slider impresses
The first nine of Aroldis Chapman's 10 pitches in his inning of work on Thursday were fastballs, but it was the 10th, a 90-mph slider, that showed just how good the Reds left-hander can be.
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.