CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds right-hander Homer Bailey thinks he’s one more successful rehab start away from returning to the majors.
Bailey has been on the disabled list since the start of the season with an inflamed pitching shoulder. He threw 62 pitches in five scoreless innings for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, allowing two hits.
Bailey said on Monday that he felt fine and was encouraged by his showing. He’ll make one more start in the minors and if that goes well, he could be activated.
The Reds have stayed atop the NL Central despite missing Bailey and starter Johnny Cueto, also on the disabled list with shoulder problems. Cueto made his first rehab start on Saturday and had no issues.
