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As expected, Reds pitcher Tony Cingrani was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Saturday after it became clear he would not remain in the rotation upon Johnny Cueto's return. The team recalled infielder Neftali Soto to take Cingrani's place.

Cingrani went 2-0 with a 3.27 ERA in six starts before being sent down. He struck out 41 batters in 33 innings. 

Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (lat, oblique) will come off the disabled list Monday to start against the Mets, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Mike Leake was originally scheduled to start Monday, but Cueto's return doesn't mean Leake is out of the rotation.

Cueto made two rehab starts for Class A Dayton, going 1-0 with a 1.13 ERA and .233 opponents' batting average. He also had eight strikeouts and issued no walks in eight innings.

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto had a sharp outing in his rehab start for Class A Dayton on Tuesday night. He worked five scoreless innings, giving up just three hits while striking out four.

The right-hander also did not walk a batter as he continues to recover from lat and oblique injuries. 

"Yeah, I’m feeling ready," Cueto told the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Reds starter Johnny Cueto (strained lat, oblique) reported no issues following his rehab start with Class A Daytona Thursday night, MLB.com reports. Cueto allowed one run on four hits over three innings and finished with four strikeouts.

"I feel happy. I feel good," Cueto said via his translator.

Cueto is scheduled to make another rehab start for Daytona Tuesday and said he hopes to be activated off the disabled list sometime next week.

"I think I need another outing, and that's what we'll do," the right-hander added. "And after that, God willing, I will be activated."

Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto threw 50 pitches (36 strikes) in his first rehab start with Class A Dayton, allowing one earned run on four hits in three innings while striking out four.

Cueto should make one more rehab start before being activated from the disabled list. If that's the case and he receives regular rest between each start without suffering any setbacks, he could make his return May 19 against the Phillies.