Two key Reds players remain out of the lineup for the Thursday game in Pittsburgh. Both shortstop Zack Cozart (finger) and catcher Devin Mesoraco (hip) are sidelined.
Cozart was removed from the Sunday game and has yet to return. He was able to take batting practice Thursday and made 40 throws Wednesday, reports MLB.com.
"There is still inflammation in there right now, but it just feels way better. I swung, took soft toss, and did my normal routine and it felt really good," Cozart said. "Swinging was obviously my biggest concern and [Thursday] was a good day, so far at least."
Manager Bryan Price did not rule out Cozart playing in Friday's game, reports MLB.com.
"I think it's more realistic to look and see where he is [Friday] as far as a potential start," Price said.
Mesoraco has played sparingly since April 11 and is considering surgery, which would take him away from the Reds for about a month.