MIKE MINOR NEWS

Advances to sim game Minor (shoulder) completed a simulated game Wednesday at High-A Dayton.

Impact The Reds are in the midst of a road trip, so Minor reported to one of the organization's local minor-league affiliates to take the next step forward in his recovery from the left shoulder injury that has kept him on the shelf all season. Assuming he reports no setbacks coming out of the simulated game, Minor could be cleared to restart his minor-league rehab assignment, which was previously paused in mid-April. Minor will likely need to make at least two starts in the minors before he's cleared to join the big-league rotation.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker's pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters' duel

Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing bullpen Wednesday Minor (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Minor's rehab assignment was paused two weeks ago after he experienced renewed shoulder soreness following a rehab start at Double-A Chattanooga. However, he's now been cleared to resume throwing and is expected to throw off a mound again Saturday if Wednesday's bullpen session goes well. A better idea of the left-hander's status should come into focus based on how he feels following his pair of bullpen sessions.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment paused Minor was pulled from his rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga due to renewed shoulder soreness following his start Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer re...

Impact It was Minor's first rehab start after entering spring training with the shoulder issue, and he labored through the outing with six runs allowed over 1.2 innings. The veteran left-hander will likely be re-evaluated before the next steps in his rehab program are determined, but the setback will push back his potential season debut even further.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Minor (shoulder) reported shoulder soreness after his rehab outing with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Minor struggled in the appearance, though that alone was not particularly alarming considering he did not appear in any spring training games. News of a setback is more concerning, and the end result could mean his return from the injured list is delayed. Minor's continued absence should increase the chances of Nick Lodolo remaining in the rotation.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in rehab start Minor (shoulder) allowed six runs on five hits (including two homers) and a walk over 1.2 innings for Double-A Chattanooga, striking out one in the process. He also had some should...

Impact Minor didn't appear in any spring training games, so while this result was disappointing, it also wasn't too surprising. It would be a shock if he returned next week.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greene wins big league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment to begin Wednesday Minor (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Minor threw 35 pitches in a simulated game Friday and will now continue his progress towards his first start of the 2022 season. Assuming he only needs one rehab outing, Minor could be activated as early as April 18 and remain on regular rest.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab start coming soon Minor (shoulder) threw 35 pitches in a simulated game Friday and could pitch in a minor league rehab start for his next step, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Minor is eligible to return from the IL as early as April 14, though with the minor league rehab start upcoming a return from the IL is likely at least five days later than that.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting mid-April return Minor (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Friday and hopes to make his 2022 debut sometime in mid-April, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Minor is on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, but manager David Bell is optimistic the southpaw will be able to return after a relatively minimal absence. It's encouraging Minor will face hitters once again Friday, and he'll presumably shift his focus toward building up his workload ahead of his return to game action.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Minor (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Minor is expected to rejoin the Reds in mid-to-late April, so his placement on the injured list to begin the 2022 campaign was expected. In his absence, Vladimir Gutierrez, Reiver Sanmartin, Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo will have the chance to compete for back-end rotation spots.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Live bullpen session Minor (shoulder) threw a live bullpen session on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Minor's session was considered an important step in his road to recovery. He's still due back with the Reds in mid-to-late April.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mid-to-late April return Reds manager David Bell said that Minor (shoulder) is tentatively slated to return in mid-to-late April, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Once Minor returns, he'll likely be limited to 3-to-4 innings in his first outing or two. This probably gives the back end of the Reds rotation (Vladimir Gutierrez, Nick Lodolo, Reiver Sanmartin and Hunter Greene) at least two and maybe three starts to sort out who remains in the rotation once Minor and Luis Castillo come back.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Faces live hitters Minor (shoulder) threw a live bullpen session Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Minor will begin the season on the injured list, though he will travel north with the team. That combined with the fact that he has been able to continue throwing suggest that his absence isn't likely to extend far into the campaign -- barring a setback. Minor's short-term absence will likely give Nick Lodolo the chance to start the sixth game of the regular season, which falls on April 13 against the Guardians.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Opening on injured list Manager David Bell confirmed Minor (shoulder) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Bell previously intimated the veteran left-hander could be delayed to begin the season due to some shoulder soreness, so it's not a major surprise Minor will end up on the shelf. There's no specific available for his return, though Bell also said he expects Minor to be ready "sometime in April." Luis Castillo (shoulder) will also open on the IL, which provides prospects Hunter Green and Nick Lodolo an improved chance of being in the Opening Day rotation.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May be delayed to begin season Manager David Bell said Thursday that he anticipates Minor (shoulder) being "slightly delayed" to begin the regular season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Minor has dealt with shoulder soreness early in spring training and is feeling better with two weeks remaining until Opening Day, but Bell said that the left-hander is unlikely to have enough time to build up prior to the first week of the season. If the 34-year-old ultimately requires a stint on the IL to begin the year, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo and Riley O'Brien should be in the mix to fill in as starters.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working past sore shoulder Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Minor (shoulder) is on track to be ready for Opening Day, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Though Minor is apparently going through a throwing program while he works his way back from the shoulder issue that dates back to late last season, he has yet to make his Cactus League debut and isn't scheduled to start in any of the Reds' next five spring games, per Goldsmith. Minor could still build up his pitch count by appearing in a simulated game within the next few days, so he sounds like he still has a shot at being part of the Reds' season-opening rotation.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I've got to get back to when I was good': What Mike Minor brings to the Reds rotation After being traded to the Cincinnati Reds, Mike Minor has a plan for a bouceback year

MARCH 17, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Here are 5 things to know about new Reds pitcher Mike Minor GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- After veteran left-handed starting pitcher Mike Minor was traded to the Reds from the Royals on Wednesday for reliever Am...

MARCH 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 17, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Pitcher Mike Minor on trade from Kansas City Royals to Cincinnati Reds: I expected it Mike Minor spoke to The Star before leaving the Royals’ clubhouse in Arizona on Wednesday.

MARCH 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals Trade Mike Minor for Amir Garrett, Looking for Right-Handed Starter The Kansas City Royals have traded LHP Mike Minor to the Cincinnati Reds for LHP Amir Garrett, and they’re also still on the market for a st...

MARCH 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Royals send Minor to Reds for Amir Garrett The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Amir Garrett from the Cincinnati Reds for left-han...

MARCH 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Traded to Reds The Reds acquired Minor (shoulder) and cash from the Royals on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Amir Garrett.

Impact Minor spent the final few weeks of the 2021 campaign on the injured list due to left shoulder impingement syndrome, and it's not yet clear whether he has any limitations to begin spring training. The southpaw returned to the Royals in 2021 and posted a 5.05 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 158.2 innings across 28 appearances. Assuming he's healthy to begin the regular season, the 34-year-old should begin 2022 as a member of the Reds' starting rotation.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's hold off Royals 12-10 to keep pace in AL wild-card race

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Josh Harrison drove in three runs and Elvis Andrus had four hits as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-10

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS