Nick Senzel, Lucas Sims and Luke Weaver will likely start the season on the Injured List.
Weaver has tightness in his right forearm. Sims has back discomfort. Senzel is recovering from various ailments, including a broken toe.
The three will need work in Triple A Louisville before they can perform at the big league level, according the manager David Bell.
Sims is a key bullpen pitcher. Weaver was in competition for the Reds' two open slots in the starting rotation. Senzel, when healthy, is the starting center fielder.
Senzel will not start the Cactus League game against the San Diego Padres but is on the game roster for later innings.
"Senzel has to be healthy number one," Bell said. "His progression has him staying here in Arizona. I want to say at the end of next week he will go to Triple A and get healthy. He will play multiple positions not just center field. He will play some third base. When Nick's healthy, he is one of the best players on the field."
Weaver is scheduled to throw today.
"His progression would get him back after the season starts," Bell said. "Those can always be adjusted. We will have more information every day. The same with Lucas. If I had to say based on our information today, they would both start the season on the IL. That can be adjusted."
Weaver will continue to be stretched out as a starter.
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