The Cincinnati Reds will proceed with more caution during Johnny Cueto's current rehab process, writes Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
Johnny Cueto injury update: Reds to slow down RHP’s rehab
Cueto has already missed six weeks this season with a strained right lat muscle.
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The Reds placed Cueto on the disabled list for the third time this season on Saturday. A strained right lat muscle has been the culprit each time, so the team plans to give the starter plenty of time to heal and recover from the injury.
More Cueto: Red Reporter on the injury
Cincinnati head trainer Paul Lessard discussed Cueto’s injury, telling Sheldon:
“It’s in the almost identical spot on the scan, over basically the scar tissue that had built up over that muscle. It’s a small, tiny tear that was healing. He just picked that scab, basically.”
Cueto is not expected to throw for the next few weeks, and the team has not set a timetable for his return.
The right-hander pitcher has only made nine starts this season, but pitched well when healthy, going 4-2 with a 3.33 ERA.
Tony Cingrani will replace Cueto in the rotation. The southpaw owns a 3.45 ERA in 12 appearances this season, and will face Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday.
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