Reds' Tim Adleman: Holds Pirates to two runs for first win

Adleman (1-1) allowed just two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five batters over six innings to collect his first win of the season Thursday against Pittsburgh.

This was a solid outing from Adleman, and it probably has earned the 29-year-old righty a permanent spot in the rotation until Brandon Finnegan (shoulder) is ready to return from the disabled list. Through 13 starts during his rookie campaign, Adleman posted an underwhelming 4.00 ERA, 5.30 FIP and 6.1 K/9 over 13 starts, so both his fantasy floor and ceiling are likely to remain low. He projects to face the Yankees in his next outing, and New York is averaging 5.7 runs per game with a league-best .357 wOBA against right-handed hurlers.