The Reds scratched starting pitcher Johnny Cueto from Wednesday's start against the Rockies, though no reason was immediately given. Pedro Villarreal was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to start in Cueto's absence.
Cueto, who was on the disabled list from mid-April through mid-May with an oblique injury, was 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in three starts since his May 20 activation.