Reds manager Dusty Baker said Tony Cingrani's (back) bullpen session Thursday "went fine." "He said he's a little sore," Baker added. "I talked to the doc. It's better. You know how backs are." It sounds like Cingrani won't have to miss Sunday's start due to the back injury that forced him from his last outing. We should know for sure before long.

Tony Cingrani's felt much better Wednesday, a day after he left with a lower back strain. Cingrani will play catch Thursday and then throw a bullpen session Friday, at which point the Reds will know whether he'll be ready to make his next start. The left-hander is on record as saying he fully expects to be ready on Sunday against the Brewers.

Tony Cingrani (back) think he'll make his next scheduled start. Cingrani left Tuesday's outing with a lower back strain, an injury he's actually dealt with for a while, but it appears to be a minor issue. Of course, it's not uncommon for players to feel overly optimistic shortly after injuries, so we'll have to see how he recovers over the next few days.

Tony Cingrani left Tuesday's start against the Diamondbacks with a lower back strain. It's not clear at this point whether his next start might be in jeopardy, but more should be known after the game. Cingrani allowed one run on two hits and a walk over 3 2/3 innings before exiting. With Johnny Cueto (lat) not close to returning, the Reds might have to use Greg Reynolds should Cingrani need to miss time.

Tony Cingrani left Tuesday's start against the Diamondbacks with an undisclosed injury. The Reds' trainer came out to check on Cingrani after he gave up a two-out double to Aaron Hill and he eventually escorted the lefty from the mound. Cincy should provide an update on Cingrani's status shortly. Alfredo Simon came in for the southpaw Tuesday.

Tony Cingrani struck out nine while allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings in the Reds' 2-1 win over the Brewers on Thursday. Continue to enjoy it while it lasts; Cingrani is looking at a move to the bullpen once Johnny Cueto returns. In the meantime, he's at least a top-40 fantasy starter. He's now fanned 111 batters in 94 innings this season. Among pitchers with at least 90 innings, only Yu Darvish had a higher strikeout rate.

Tony Cingrani gave up two (unearned) runs in the Reds' loss to the Padres on Saturday evening. Cingrani was let down by his defense, especially three-error man Jack Hannahan. The young left-hander allowed only two actual hits and struck out five. He'll carry a sharp 5-2 record, 2.87 ERA and 1.10 WHIP into his next scheduled outing at Milwaukee's Miller Park.

Tony Cingrani allowed three runs while striking out seven over five innings in a win against the Cardinals on Saturday. Cingrani was his usual inefficient self, needing 103 pitches to get through five-plus innings. He struck out seven but walked five and gave up four hits. Still, the lefty is now 5-1 with a 3.05 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 82 2/3 innings. Due to strange scheduling over the next week, Cingrani's next start may not come until Saturday against the Padres.

Tony Cingrani threw seven scoreless innings Sunday in a no-decision against the Dodgers. He only allowed one hit and finished with 11 strikeouts, but the Reds couldn't provide him with any run support. Cingrani has a 2.90 ERA and 1.07 WHIP this season and continues to pitch effectively with Johnny Cueto on the disabled list. His next start with come Saturday vs. the Cardinals.

Tony Cingrani held the Giants to two runs over 6 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 9-3 win. Cingrani only struck out two, but he permitted just five hits while walking three, throwing a career-high 118 pitches. The left-hander has dealt with control issues of late, having walked 18 over his last 26 2/3 frames, but he's been able to limit the damage for the most part. He'll bring a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP into Los Angeles this weekend.