Juan Francisco was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Sunday with a strained left calf. The 23-year old was injured in the game Saturday afternoon. Jared Burton a March 28th exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox before completing his assigned inning. Burton was placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the season with inflammation in his right shoulder. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list, which removes him from the 40-man roster.
The move allows the Reds to select the contract of Jeremy Hermida from the Louisville roster. Hermida had a fine spring at the plate. He played in 22 games, hitting .342 with 13 hits in 38 at bats. He hit three home runs and drove in 12 runs. He also walked nine times for an on-base-percentage of .458.
The left handed hitting outfielder, played for Boston and Oakland last year after spending his first eight seasons in the Florida Marlins organization. The 27-year old Atlanta native was the Marlins first round selection the 2002 draft. He can play the corner outfield positions.
The Reds signed him to a minor league contract on January 4.
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- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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