Finnegan allowed two runs over 4.1 innings Tuesday against the Royals, pitching better than in his previous spring training start. "A thousand times better than last week," Finnegan said. "Everything was working."
Between injuries to others and the drop-off of other competitors, Finnegan is likely to begin the season in the Reds' rotation. "Finnegan looks good," manager Bryan Price said. "I anticipate him having a very strong chance to make our club and be in our starting rotation."