Mike Minor To Join Reds' Rotation

 

 

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The Reds traded Amir Garrett for veteran left hander Mike Minor.

Minor did not pitch during spring training and just completed four rehab assignments working up to 80 pitches.  The 34-year old is in his 11th year in the majors.  He's started 209 games with a 79-78 record, pitching for Atlanta, Texas, Kansas City and Oakland.

Minor reunites with pitching coach Derek Johnson, who held the same post at Minor's alma mater, Vanderbilt.

Minor pitched six innings on Friday against Omaha.  He aloowed one run on three hits.  He did not walk a batter and struck out all three batters in the third inning on nine pitches to prove his shoulder was healed.

LHP Nick Lodolo is progressing slowly according to Reds' manager David Bell.  "He will throw a bullpen in the next few days.  It is a big step for him."

Jonathan India has bee working out under controled conditions.  He will travel to Boston with the team.  India will be reexamined when the team returns with a possible MRI.

Jake Fraley is currently on a rehab assigment but had a set back.  He has a problem with his toe.  "It is something that he's had before."