Reds shortstop Zack Cozart remains on the sideline in spring training as a precaution. He was shut down the last 21 games of last season with tendinitis in his right knee.
“He is running the bases today,” Price said Monday. “We will be getting him possibly in the game the 28th (Tuesday). I know we have some bad weather coming in. If it’s sloppy tomorrow, I might make a change. I don’t look at him as a rehab guy. With the long spring training, we’re just checking boxes.”
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Catcher Devin Mesoraco is still working on his stamina and endurance and will not appear in a game anytime soon.
“Until we’re getting closer with workload, I’d hate to target a date,” Price said. “He’s getting closer. He is following the plan that Steve (Bauman) and Dr. Kremchek set up for him”
Dilson Herrera, who was prevented from throwing with shoulder inflammation, will scheduled to play catch Monday. He was the designated hitter on Friday and Sunday.
“We’ll make sure he’s throwing at 100 percent before we put him in at second base,” Price said.