47 Johnny Cueto, SP

Reds starter Johnny Cueto returned from the disabled list Monday in New York. He wasn't at his sharpest, but he earned the victory.

Cueto gave up a three-run homer to Marlon Byrd in the third inning, but that was all he allowed. He gave up the three runs on three hits and four walks over five frames and 90 pitches to move to 2-0 on the year.

He struck out eight and his ERA is at 3.22. Cueto was making his first start since suffering an oblique injury at Pittsburgh on April 13. His next scheduled start comes Sunday against the Cubs.

As expected, Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Cueto was pegged to start Monday's game, and the move was expected. He'll take on the Mets, who will toss Shaun Marcum. It will be Cueto's first appearance since April 13. He left after just 4 1/3 innings with a lat injury. 

Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto may alter his mechanics when he returns from the disabled list, according to Cincinnati.com. 

Cueto believes his delivery might be the reason for his recent oblique injuries. Cueto, who has a similar motion to Dodgers' great Fernando Valenzuela, said he would stop rotating as much if the injuries continue. Cueto's delivery requires so much rotation that he often completely turns his back to the hitter. He is slated to start against the Mets Monday.

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.