Devin Mesoraco Could Return This Weekend

CINCINNATI -Reds manager Bryan Price said Sunday he was hopeful injured catcher Devin Mesoraco would be able to rejoin the team by the end of the week.

Mesoraco, sidelined since April 26 by a strained left hamstring, simulated running the bases on the indoor track behind the Reds dugout Saturday at Great American Ball Park. Price said Mesoraco’s running received “very good reviews” Sunday and that he should be able to begin a Minor League rehabilitation assignment early this week. Triple-A Louisville is at home Monday, and Class A Dayton is at home Monday through Wednesday.

“He has a chance to make the road trip,” Price said, referring to Cincinnati’s six-game swing through Philadelphia and Washington that begins Friday.

Another injured Reds player, No. 2 starter Mat Latos, threw a bullpen session prior to Sunday’s game against Colorado. Latos has been dealing with the setback of a flexor mass strain in his right forearm and has yet to pitch this season.

Also, there is a possibility that left hander starter Tony Cingrani could rejoin the team as well, this weekend in Philadelphia, Cingrani was placed on the disabled list a week and a half ago, with a tired shoulder, slowly but surely this team is getting their reinforcements back.

Apr 25, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco (39) limps across home plate to score a run against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports