Liz Dufour
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price has hinted at it in the last week, but as spring training winds to a close it’s become more of a reality. Starting catcher Devin Mesoraco, coming off shoulder and hip surgeries last season, is “unlikely” to be ready for Opening Day, Price said.
Mesoraco has suffered no setbacks in his recovery. There just hasn’t been enough time to for the 28-year-old to build up his stamina for a regular workload in the majors.
The Reds were likely to have Mesoraco split time with Tucker Barnhart early on anyway, but want Mesoraco to be able to handle a fuller load if necessary before he joins the team.