34 Homer Bailey SP

Bailey has lost his rotation spot to Tyler Mahle, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Bailey's 6.09 ERA certainly doesn't make a good case for him returning to the rotation, and he hasn't posted an ERA below 5.50 since back in 2014 while battling multiple arm injuries. With the Reds nowhere near the playoff race, there's little reason to give innings to a struggling 32-year-old, so the 23-year-old Mahle will get the opportunities instead.

Bailey (1-13) took the loss against the Cardinals on Friday, giving up seven runs (three earned) on nine hits over five innings, striking out five and walking two in the Reds' 12-5 defeat.

Bailey's final line wasn't terrible with four of the seven runs he gave up being unearned, but he still took the loss for the seventh time in his last eight starts to drop him to 1-13 on the season. The veteran right-hander is far off the fantasy radar, as he's also sporting a 6.13 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP that have contributed to the dismal record.

Bailey (1-9) allowed five runs on 11 hits while striking out two across 3.1 innings Monday as he took the loss against New York.

Bailey gave up three runs in the first inning, followed by two more in the fourth before being yanked with 71 pitches. Despite tossing back-to-back quality outings heading into Monday's outing (four runs over 14.2 innings), Bailey has struggled through 15 starts in 2018. He owns a 6.19 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 54 strikeouts across 80 frames.

Bailey (1-8) allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six over eight innings in a loss to the Tigers on Tuesday.

Bailey was good once again in his second start back from the disabled list, but Matt Boyd was even better on the other side and thus Bailey remains with just one win in 14 turns this season. He has allowed only four runs on eight hits in 14.2 innings over his last two starts, but Bailey's track record makes him tough to recommend, even with a matchup against the lowly Mets on tap. Bailey hasn't posted an ERA below 5.50 since 2014 and two good starts isn't enough of a sample to change baseline expectations.

Bailey (knee) tossed 6.2 innings of two-run ball in a no-decision Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts.

Activated from the disabled list earlier in the day, Bailey was sharp in his return. He delivered his first quality start since April 15 while recording a season high in strikeouts. The veteran scattered baserunners throughout the evening, allowing a run-scoring single to Jose Martinez in the fourth inning and an RBI double to Yairo Munoz in the seventh. While this was a tremendous outing for Bailey, he'll still carry an unsightly 6.29 ERA into his next scheduled start and remains a risky fantasy play even in seemingly friendly matchups.