Mesoraco (hip, shoulder) is targeting a Friday return from the DL, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
Mesoraco's final day of his rehab assignment is Tuesday, but the Reds won't activate him until after their off day Thursday. The big question for the Reds is whether they'll keep three catchers or otherwise try to sneak Rule 5 pick Stuart Turner through waivers, assuming the Twins simply don't claim Turner when he's offered back.