Scott Rolen 3B FA Wed 7/20/11 9:27 AM
Scott Rolen
3B FA
Scott Rolen (shoulder) is expected to return to the Reds' lineup Wednesday.
Rolen was held out of the lineup for the past two days in order to rest his sore left shoulder. "It's gonna be [sore]," said Reds manager Dusty Baker. "It's gonna be probably until he retires." Hardly encouraging words from the Reds' skipper, but also a dose of reality. Rolen, 36, is batting just .242 with five homers and a .678 OPS in 265 plate appearances this season. It's been tough to get production out of third base this season, particularly in the National League, but Rolen's days of relevancy in mixed leagues are quickly dwindling.