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The Reds lost a Cactus League game to the Texas Ranger on Saturday.
Chase Anderson, who worked himself into mid-season form, gave up three runs in three innings. It didn't tell the whole story.
The veteran Anderson may well win a place in the Reds starting rotation behind Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo and Graham Ashcraft.
The 35-year old is looking to make 2023 his 10th Major League season.
Anderson struck out five in his last outing against the Colorado Rockies.
"My body feels good. I haven't felt this good in spring training in three or four years," Anderson said.
He went to Trend Athletics and used their remote training system He hired a personal trainer to run him through the program. Anderson went through a series of exercises to correct deficiencies.
"We will see if it pays off," Anderson said.
Jake Fraley hit his second home run of the spring against Cole Ragans. He drove in three of the Reds runs.
David Bell expects to put Nick Senzel into Cactus League games early this coming week. Joey Votto has played in minor league games at the Reds' facilities.
"Joey has been getting live at bats. That tells me he's getting closer. We don't have a date yet," Bell said.
Nick Northcut from Mason High School homered against the Rangers.
"I've been able to get to know him this spring," Bell said. "It means a lot to him to be in the Reds' organization.
The 23-year old first baseman was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round in 2018.
Michel Triana also homered for the Reds.
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