PEORIA, Ariz. -- Waiting out roster decisions near the end of Spring Training often provides intrigue and surprises, but Reds pitcher Tyler Mahle has done just about all he can to eliminate any doubt whether he belongs in the big league rotation.
In a 3-3 tie in 10 innings vs. the Padres on Tuesday night, Mahle pitched five innings with two earned runs, three hits, one walk and six strikeouts. Over his six spring games, including two starts, the right-hander has a 2.75 ERA with 10 hits, three walks and 15 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings.