Cincinnati Reds

Reds starting pitcher Tony Cingrani, who could be the odd man out once Johnny Cueto returns from the disabled list, endured a decent outing against the Phillies Friday night.

Cingrani, who made his sixth start of the season, surrendered a two-run home run to Jimmy Rollins in the third and a run-scoring triple to Michael Young in the fifth for his only damage of the night. He was charged with three runs and five hits over five innings of work. He struck out four and walked two as he failed to factor in the decision.

Cingrani has allowed nine runs over his last 15 innings. He is expected to be sent down to Triple-A once Cueto is ready to return from the DL.

According to the The Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds have Mike Leake listed as the starter for Tuesday against the Mets, a good sign that the team does not plan to take him out of the rotation with Johnny Cueto on the way back.

The team has yet to divulge their plans for the rotation, but it has been expected that Leake or Tony Cingrani would be demoted with Cueto's return.   

Reds right fielder Jay Bruce extended his hitting streak to seven games with a 2-for-3 performance against the Marlins Thursday. He drove in three of his team's five runs, all coming on a 10th-inning double with the bases loaded that would decide the game.

Bruce has hit .269/.318/.419 with just three home runs in 179 plate appearances, but his 14 doubles are tied for the National League lead.

Reds closer Aroldis Chapman blew his first save opportunity in nine chances when he allowed an inherited runner to score Thursday night against the Marlins. He would allow just one hit while recording both of his outs via strikeout and earn the win when the Reds scored three runs in the 10th.

Chapman has posted a 2.41 ERA this season while saving eight games and compiling an impressive 30 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings. Thursday's win was his third of the year.

Marlins first baseman Joe Mahoney is eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list, however he is not yet physically recovered from his hamstring injury.

Mahoney took part in fielding drills prior to Thursday's game against the Reds, however he is not yet nearing a rehab assignment. The team has no timeline for his possible return.