When Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims felt ready to make his 2022 debut, he wanted to give it one more outing. He wanted to throw in one more Triple-A rehab game to be sure that when he was back in the Reds bullpen, he’d be able to step right into a high-leverage role for the Reds.
Sims’ preparation for the 2022 season was delayed due to back spasms, but he re-joined the active roster on Friday. After his four rehab outings, Sims is expected to be one of the most important relievers in the Reds bullpen.