Reds' Homer Bailey: Preparing to rejoin Reds after rehab start

Bailey (elbow) said he will be joining the Reds in San Francisco after completing his rehab start Monday.

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This is long-awaited news for Cincinnati, as Bailey has not pitched in the majors since April of 2015. The 30-year-old has posted a 5.33 ERA and a 19:9 K:BB over six starts with Triple-A Louisville this year while battling elbow fatigue. He could make his season debut this weekend against San Diego, likely replacing Keyvius Sampson in the rotation.