Reds' R.J. Alaniz: Starts rehab assignment

Alaniz (calf) reported to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Alaniz landed on the injured list with a strained left calf July 24, and he's now ready to start a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old shouldn't require a lengthy stint in the minors since he's only been out a few weeks. He's spent most of the season in Triple-A before being promoted in mid-July, so he may not return to the big-league roster once healthy.