Optimistic

PHILADELPHIA -- On the heels of his bullpen session in Pittsburgh on Sunday, starting pitcher Hunter Greene and the Reds were optimistic that he will be ...

Reliever [Luis Cessa](https://www.mlb.com/player/570666), who started on Monday vs. [Mark Sheldon](mailto:[email protected]) has covered the Reds for MLB.com since 2006, and previously covered the Twins from 2001-05. [Nick Lodolo](https://www.mlb.com/player/666157), who missed over two months with a right back strain this year, should be on track to pitch the rest of the way, along with veteran [Mike Minor](https://www.mlb.com/player/501985) and [Justin Dunn](https://www.mlb.com/player/643290). Ashcraft, who made his Major League debut on May 22, has thrown 125 2/3 innings this season -- including 93 innings over 16 big league starts -- after reaching his previous high of 111 in the Minors last season. 5 (retroactive to Aug. Greene, 23, was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug.