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J. J. Hoover RP CIN
2 Months Cincinnati Reds Comment

JJ Hoover allowed a hit and a walk but struck out the side in his inning of work against the Royals Thursday.

Hoover entered camp probably on the outside looking for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, but he's earned his placement on the roster with a 1.80 ERA and 19/2 K/BB ratio over 10 spring innings. He'll probably begin the season working earlier in the game but could eventually find himself helping to set up for Aroldis Chapman.

J. J. Hoover RP CIN
8 Months Cincinnati Reds Comment

JJ Hoover notched his first career save with a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

With Jonathan Broxton and Sean Marshall having both appeared in back-to-back games, Reds manager Dusty Baker chose to give Hoover a shot, and he responded with a relatively pain-free ninth inning that included a strikeout of Jose Tabata to end it. He might not get another save chance, but it's clear Hoover, who now holds a 2.08 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 23 appearances, is moving up the pecking order.