As anticipated, the Reds placed starting pitcher Johnny Cueto on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat, the team announced Monday. Cueto left last Saturday's game against Pittsburgh with the injury and there is no immediate timetable for his return.
Cincinnati promoted relief pitcher Justin Freeman from Triple-A Louisville to take his place on the roster, but has not announced who will start against the Marlins. Top pitching prospect Tony Cingrani is considered the leading candidate to assume Cueto's spot in the rotation beginning Thursday against Miami.