PEORIA, Ariz. -- The strength of the Reds rotation in 2018 is largely going to depend on several pitchers returning from injury, showing they are healthy and prepared to put in a full season.
That plan took a hit on Sunday, and the Reds are suddenly faced with the possibility of opening the season without two pitchers they badly need be healthy and productive.
Before the game, Reds manager Bryan Price revealed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani has a left oblique strain, suffered during his start Friday. An hour later, lefty Brandon Finnegan pitched to just two Mariners batters before he left with a lateral left forearm spasm.