Reds' Alfredo Simon: Set to undergo surgery on shoulder

Simon will require season-ending surgery to address his ailing shoulder, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Simon's miserable season will end on an unfortunate note, as the surgery could inhibit his preparation for spring training. Considering he's 35 years old and coming off a major arm injury and a season in which he posted a 9.36 ERA over 58.2 innings, Simon, a soon-to-be free agent, may have to wait awhile before landing a contract this winter.