CINCINNATI -- Reds lefty starter Brandon Finnegan is continuing to make steady progress toward returning to the rotation, following his second rehab assignment start on Friday night.
With Double-A Pensacola as it clinched a first-half division title, Finnegan tossed 54 pitches over four scoreless innings with one hit, no walks and four strikeouts. He has been on the disabled list since April 16 with a teres major strain near his left shoulder.
"I actually spoke with [Pensacola manager] Pat Kelly this morning to congratulate them on winning the first half there, and we were able to talk about Finny," Reds manager Bryan Price said.