Overview
- Jose Trevino, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, is out with a thoracic spine strain and is first eligible to return April 15 after the move was backdated.
- Manager Terry Francona said the back trouble started in spring training and that it locks up when Trevino catches.
- Trevino will undergo an MRI in Cincinnati on Thursday to assess the severity and guide treatment.
- Cincinnati recalled P.J. Higgins from Triple-A Louisville, with Francona setting him to catch Thursday.
- To open a 40-man roster spot, the Reds designated Christian Encarnacion-Strand for assignment, which reporting suggests could lead to a waiver claim after his 2023 power breakout.