Reds' Robert Dugger: Starts up throwing program

Dugger (shoulder) was spotted playing catch on the field Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Dugger will likely increase the distance of his flat-ground throwing in the days to come before advancing to bullpen sessions and, eventually, facing hitters. The 27-year-old righty has been on the shelf since Aug. 8 with shoulder pain and may not have enough time left in the season to build up for a starting role.