Reds notes: Lucas Sims is eager to make his 2022 regular season debut

When Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims felt ready to make his 2022 debut, he wanted to give it one more outing. He wanted to throw in one more Triple-A rehab game to be sure that when he was back in the Reds bullpen, he’d be able to step right into a high-leverage role for the Reds.

Sims’ preparation for the 2022 season was delayed due to back spasms, but he re-joined the active roster on Friday. After his four rehab outings, Sims is expected to be one of the most important relievers in the Reds bullpen.

“The first time you let it rip, there’s a little soreness there,” Sims said. “Then you start getting back into a routine. After the first one, you bounce back better. There was a…