Simon is slated to start April 8 against the Pirates, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Reds will hold Simon out to start the series opener against Pittsburgh, rather than deploy him in the finale against Philadelphia. With Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) and Jon Moscot (intercostal) both unavailable for the first turn in the rotation, the team may be forced to turn to Tim Melville to start the final game of the Phillies series.