Reds' Tim Adleman: Earns third win against Cardinals

Adleman (3-4) allowed just two runs on four hits and struck out four over seven innings in the win Monday over St. Louis.

Analysis:

Adelman has three quality starts in his past four outings and has allowed more than three runs just once in 12 starts this season. He pitches to contact with just a 6.0 K/9, and his lack of swing-and-miss stuff probably limits him to a mid-rotation ceiling. Still, Adelman is having a breakout season at age 28, and with the Reds containing few sure-thing starting pitchers, he's putting himself in great position to win a job in 2017.