Reds activated OF Chris Heisey from the 15-day disabled list. Heisey went just 1-for-12 (.083) during his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, but the important part is that his oblique injury is behind him. The 26-year-old was batting .249/.307/.452 with 12 home runs and 38 RBI in 242 plate appearances prior to landing on the DL and should see playing time in left field down the stretch. If available, he makes for a solid addition in NL-only formats.

The Reds are expected to activate Chris Heisey (oblique) from the disabled list on Thursday. Heisey is just 1-for-8 through the first three games of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, but says he is 100 percent healthy. He'll be worth an immediate add in all NL-only leagues if his owner cut him loose when he landed on the disabled list on August 7. He's hit .249/.307/.452 to go along with 12 home runs and 38 RBI in 242 plate appearances this season.

Chris Heisey (oblique) is expected to rejoin the Reds on September 1. Heisey took another successful round of batting practice Friday and is likely to begin a rehab assignment Saturday at an undisclosed location. He's been out since the beginning of August. "I'm just feeling a little tightness from lack of use, but no pain," Heisey said.

Chris Heisey (oblique) took batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list. Heisey is eligible to return from the DL now, but he'll likely require a rehab assignment first. He could be back before the end of the month.

Reds manager Dusty Baker anticipates Chris Heisey (oblique) returning to the lineup soon. Heisey was eligible to return Sunday, but he's not quite ready. It's possible he could first go out on a rehab assignment. "I can't see it being too much longer," Baker said. "He just started doing baseball activities a few days ago. He's feeling good, really good. He just started hitting. We certainly miss him. He miss his pinch-hitting. We miss his ability to play all outfield positions, play them well, give (Drew) Stubbs a day off in center and play some in left field."

Chris Heisey (oblique) is not expected to return from the disabled list on the day he's first eligible. Heisey made it through a successful workout Thursday without feeling much discomfort in his once-strained left oblique, but he's not fully back to 100 percent health. The outfielder should be ready in late August.

Reds placed OF Chris Heisey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6, with a strained left oblique. Heisey was able to pinch-run in Friday's game, but too sore to hit and play the field, so the Reds will shut him down and hope he's better in a couple weeks. Fred Lewis and Yonder Alonso should be the primary left fielders while Heisey is out, though Dave Sappelt, who was promoted from from Triple-A Louisville to take Heisey's spot on the roster, could also see some starts.

The Reds could place Chris Heisey (oblique) on the disabled list before Saturday's game. Heisey was able to pinch-run in Friday's game, but right now that's all he's able to do. "We'll see how he feels (Saturday)," manager Dusty Baker said. "He can't hit and he can't throw." Juan Francisco and Dave Sappelt would be candidates for a promotion should Heisey land on the DL.

Chris Heisey is dealing with a strained oblique. Heisey evidently suffered the injury during batting practice. "I don't know how bad," he said. "I'm hoping a couple of days." While we appreciate the optimism, players rarely miss only "a couple of days" with oblique strains. A stint on the DL certainly is possible. Fred Lewis and Yonder Alonso will handle left field while Heisey is out.

Chris Heisey (shoulder) will make the start in left field Tuesday against the Mets after the trade of Jonny Gomes. Gomes was traded to the Nationals on Tuesday, but this isn't necessarily good news Heisey. Yonder Alonso will replace Gomes on the active roster and is likely to see significant playing time in left field.