"If the season started today, it would definitely be Hoover," Reds manager Bryan Price said Saturday. "What we haven't identified yet is who is going to get us to Hoover."
Hoover, who was the primary setup man to Aroldis Chapman last season, has allowed one unearned run over his five appearances, including a "B" game Friday. Last season, the right-hander posted a 2.94 ERA in 67 appearances. Over 64 1/3 innings, he walked 31 with 52 strikeouts and a 1.17 WHIP.
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