CINCINNATI -- The sample size is small but Amir Garrett has been effective from the Reds' bullpen, and the left-hander has only continued the solid performances he had during Spring Training.
After posting a 3.18 ERA in six spring games, Garrett has thrown 2 2/3 scoreless innings in two relief appearances during the regular season. He pitched 1 2/3 innings with one hit allowed and two strikeouts in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Pirates.
"He's aggressive. He's doing exactly what he did in Spring Training, that's attacking the zone and coming after the hitters with his best stuff," Reds manager Bryan Price said.