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Carson Spiers has Mixed Results in Third Rehab Start
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) made his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday and had mixed results, tossing 3 2/3 scoreless innings on one hit allowed versus Triple-A Columbus. Spiers also managed to fan five batters, but he also gave out four free passes and threw 39 of his 72 pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old is nearing a return to the big leagues since being sidelined since late April due to a right-shoulder impingement, but the Reds may not have a spot open for him in the starting rotation. Spiers could be used in long relief out of the bullpen, but it's also possible he'll report to Louisville, where he'll give the team additional starting depth. In three appearances (two starts) before his shoulder injury, Spiers struggled by allowing nine earned runs in 13 1/3 innings while walking seven and striking out 11.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
