Cingrani (shoulder) was activated from the DL and will start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Analysis:
The 26-year-old lefty will make his first appearance since June 13 and his first start of the season for the big club, after battling back from a shoulder strain. Cingrani tossed 93 pitches over five scoreless innings in his final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville, and worked 14 scoreless frames overall while on his rehab assignment with an 18:6 K:BB. While the Reds have not announced plans for Cingrani beyond Wednesday, it seems entirely possible he could remain in the rotation if Johnny Cueto and/or Mike Leake are moved.
