Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville in Columbus on Monday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Mesoraco, who said he feels great, will man left field during the rehab assignment in preparation for a new role with the Reds. Manager Bryan Price thinks Mesoraco will need three or four games with Louisville before being activated from the disabled list.
Mesoraco has hit .178/.275/.244 with two RBI in 45 at-bats.