Lucas Sims was activated from the 10-day injured list before Sunday’s game. Reliever Brad Brach was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement to make room for Sims on the active roster.
Sims made five relief appearances on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. He allowed six hits and two runs in 4 2/3 innings, walking three and striking out four.
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“The first couple of rehab outings are about feeling good, you're working on some stuff,” Reds manager David Bell said.