PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Latos on the mend

Cincinnati Reds

Mat Latos (RHP, CIN) made his third rehab start for Triple-A Louisville June 4, but was forced to leave after five innings due to a calf cramp. He has allowed just four runs and has a 9:4 K:BB ratio in 13.2 innings in those starts, but it appears doubtful that his next turn will come with the Reds. Manager Bryan Price had recently stated that the plan was for Latos to throw 100 pitches prior to his recall, and his latest outing ended after just 67 pitches.

In the meantime, Tony Cingrani (LHP, CIN) and Alfredo Simon (RHP, CIN) will continue to make their cases to remain in the rotation when Latos returns. Cingrani continues to disappoint after last year's breakout, as his Ctl is up to 4.7, resulting in a 1.47 WHIP. Since...

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