Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto made his spring debut Thursday against the Indians, in the team's second exhibition game.
Cueto had no trouble getting through two innings of work, a good sign after a lat injury bothered him for much of last season. He held the Indians off the scoreboard in his two innings, pitching around a pair of walks and a double with two strikeouts.
Assuming he is healthy, Cueto's spot in the rotation is not in doubt. He was effective when healthy a year ago, posting a 2.82 ERA in 60 2/3 innings over 11 starts.