Reds
With Caleb Ferguson dealing with a "minor' oblique issue, it's expected he will begin the season on the IL.
That means another decision with the makeup of the pen.
Bullpen: 8 spots
Locked in (7): Emilio Pagán, Tony Santillan, Pierce Johnson, Brock Burke (L). Graham Ashcraft, Connor Phillips, Sam Moll (L*)
Need one more:
Kyle Nicolas (acquired in trade). They traded for him for a reason. But he hasn't pitched for Reds yet, has pitched just twice in spring training, the last time on February 27 with the Pirates. He's with Team Italy in the WBC.
Zach Maxwell: 4 consecutive scoreless appearances
Luis Mey: 3 consecutive scoreless appearances
(L) = left, (S) = switch hitter
(*) out of options (#) not on 40-man