CINCINNATI -- Just before he was placed on the disabled list June 2 with right knee inflammation, things appeared strained between the Reds and veteran starting pitcher Homer Bailey. Not only was he struggling, but he had learned he was being demoted to the bullpen for the first time in his career.
One day away from returning from the DL, and going back into the rotation on Tuesday when he starts vs. the Cardinals, are Bailey and the club in a better place?
"I think as long as I can be a little more effective that you're going to be in a better place.