GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Edinson Volquez will open the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training schedule, pitching the first two innings against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
Manager Dusty Baker said Thursday that starters Sam LeCure and Matt Maloney will pitch two innings apiece after Volquez. Both of them started and relieved last season, helping the Reds win the NL Central title.
The Reds’ rotation is set with Volquez, Bronson Arroyo and Johnny Cueto. The last two spots are open to competition. Mike Leake will start a spring training game on Wednesday, Homer Bailey on Thursday and Travis Wood on Friday. Those three are the leading candidates for the other two spots.
Baker picked Volquez as his opening day starter earlier this week.
