HOUSTON -- The Reds have their starting center fielder back just in time for this weekend's series against the Astros in the spacious confines of Minute Maid Park.
Cincinnati activated Billy Hamilton off the 7-day concussion disabled list on Friday, optioning outfielder Steve Selsky to Triple-A Louisville to make room on the 25-man roster.
Hamilton was in the starting lineup Friday night, batting seventh and manning the vast spaces in the park's outfield, which include Tal's Hill and a 436-foot distance to straightaway center.
On Friday afternoon, Reds manager Bryan Price said Hamilton had been "symptom-free for several days," making the outfielder available on the first day after his DL stint expired.