Reds' Kevin Newman: Activated, DFA'd

Newman (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and designated for assignment.

Newman has recovered from his oblique injury after missing more than a month of action, but the Reds no longer see a fit for him on the big-league roster. The 30-year-old will now go through the waiver process and is likely to go unclaimed, given his $2.66 million salary.