John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that it's possible Tony Cingrani could be demoted from the rotation when Mat Latos (elbow) returns. That would mean Alfredo Simon, who boasts a 2.31 ERA over nine starts, would remain in the rotation. Cingrani holds a 4.06 ERA but has also struck out a batter per inning, while Simon has just 36 punchouts over 58 1/3 frames. For what it's worth, Reds manager Bryan Price offered no clues when asked about Simon potentially keeping his spot over Cingrani. "It's important that (Cingrani) pitches well," Price said. "We're going to be in a situation soon where everybody's healthy and we have six starters for five spots. Pitching well would benefit anybody. But there's no doubt pitching well would benefit him."

Tony Cingrani fell to 2-4 as the Reds lost the Cardinals on Saturday night in Cincinnati. Cingrani struggled out of the gate, yielding a leadoff double in the first inning to Matt Carpenter and then an RBI single to Matt Holliday. Yadier Molina hit a solo homer in the fourth and the Cards added two more runs in the sixth. Cingrani allowed four runs in all, and has now lost two straight starts since returning from the disabled list. He's a matchup-to-matchup play at this point in fantasy leagues.

Tony Cingrani fell to 2-3 on the season after giving up four runs in six innings of work against the Phillies on Sunday. The Phillies were crushing everything Cingrani -- activated from the disabled list prior to the ballgame -- was throwing early, as Jimmy Rollins and Wil Nieves hit back-to-back home runs to start the bottom of the first. He allowed three home runs in total for the first time in his career. Overall, he allowed seven hits, walked three, and struck out seven. Cingrani will take his 3.76 ERA into his next start against the Cardinals at home.

Reds activated LHP Tony Cingrani from the 15-day disabled list. Cingrani missed just barely over the minimum amount of time due to a minor shoulder ailment. He didn't make a rehab start, so his pitch count could be relatively limited against the Phillies Sunday. Cingrani boasts a 3.34 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 32 1/3 innings this season.

Tony Cingrani (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list to start on Sunday versus the Phillies. He was either going to get the ball on Sunday or Monday, and now we have a definitive day. Cingrani missed a couple weeks with a minor shoulder ailment, but fantasy owners shouldn't hesitate to stick him back into their lineups immediately. He boasts a 3.34 with 32 strikeouts over 32 1/3 innings this season.

Tony Cingrani (shoulder) won't start on Saturday as originally expected. Cingrani will likely start Sunday or Monday instead, according to Reds manager Bryan Price. The Reds game Wednesday was postponed, possibly the cause of Cingrani's return being delayed. Either way, it appears he'll be back by early next week at the latest.

Tony Cingrani (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the Reds' rotation on Saturday in Philadelphia. Against his will, Cingrani went on the disabled list earlier this month with a minor shoulder injury. It sounds like he'll be activated just one day after he's eligible. "He's got a little more to accomplish," manager Bryan Price said. "He's got a couple more bullpens. But we anticipate he'll pitch for us on the road trip."

Tony Cingrani (shoulder) told reporters Thursday that he didn't feel like he needed a disabled list stint. The Reds placed the young left-hander on the 15-day DL Thursday afternoon with what is being called mild shoulder tendinitis. "It's their call," Cingrani said after the announcement. "They want to cautious." It sounds like he will be back in action by mid-May.

Reds placed LHP Tony Cingrani on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder tendinitis. Cingrani was uncharacteristically shaky in the Reds' loss to the Cubs on Wednesday, yielding three earned runs on six hits and two walks while lasting only four innings. And now there's an explanation for that. It's not known how long the left-hander will be out. The Reds may have to turn to Jeff Francis to fill the hole.

Tony Cingrani got the no-decision in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs, allowing three runs in four innings. The Cubs didn't particularly hit Cingrani hard, but they did make him work. The lefty needed 79 pitches to get through his four innings, allowing six hits, two walks, and striking out only two. He's been a mix between mediocre and great, but considering the range, it's a good problem to have. Cingrani will carry a 3.34 ERA into his next start on the road against the Red Sox.