Max Schrock Activated

 

Max Schroock went 5-for-5 last August 1, at Citifield in a victory over the New York Mets.

The 27-year old former St. Louis Cardianals' farmhand has been a offenxive weapon for the Reds as long as he can avoid injuries.  Schrock was in the midst of a strong spring when he strained his left calf in one of the Cactus League's final games at Arizona on April 4.  The Reds placed him on the 60-day injured list where he remained until Friday morning.

Schrock hit a solid .288 in 64 games last season with three home runs last season with the Reds.  He led the team with 16 total bases with a four-game hitting streak and five two-hit games before his injury.

The Reds have been playing with four players, nearly every day, who did not start spring training with the team.  Albert Almora Jr., Brandon Drury and Tommy Pham were signed after the spring started.  Matt Reynolds was claimed on waivers from the New York Mets in April after the season was under way.

The Reds placed Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list with a sore back.  Lucas Sims was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day IL to make a space for Schrock.

In other updates, LHP, rookie Nick Lodolo will make a rehab start with Louisville in Durham.  "There is a shot that you could see him pitch potentially around the 28th," David Bell said.

Donovan Solano is close to returning.  He has been on the IL since spring training began with a strained left hamstring.  "He is doing well," Bell said. "He is real close to coming back.  I would say as soon as Tuesday, if every thing continues to go well."

Tyler Naquin is out with an injured left quad.  "He is ahead of his 4-6 weeks (time table)," Bell said.