LAS VEGAS -- Reds utility man Tony Renda was scratched from Sunday’s lineup after suffering soreness in his forearm following a diving play in Saturday’s exhibition against the Cubs.
Renda said Sunday morning that he was experiencing a little soreness, but it shouldn’t hurt his ability to play when he returns to Arizona for the final week of Cactus League play. Renda, 26, is in the competition for one of the team’s bench spots.
Renda said he was examined by Reds head athletic trainer Steve Baumann who is in Las Vegas with the team. Renda had been scheduled to start at third base, but Arismendy Alcantara was moved from second to third.