WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cincinnati Reds hope to have one starting pitcher back in the rotation by the end of the weekend, but another is lost to injury.
Right-hander Jeff Hoffman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday morning. He left Wednesday’s start after 1 1/3 innings because of right shoulder soreness.
Hoffman was ineffective in his start against the Washington Nationals, which was suspended midway through the fourth inning because of thunderstorms. He faced 11 batters and recorded only four outs, walking five and allowing two singles.
After issuing a four-pitch walk to Trea Turner and a five-pitch walk to Juan Soto, Hoffman motioned to the dugout for a trainer.