CHICAGO -- The Reds have a blank space in their rotation to fill on Tuesday against the Brewers, and they have a few choices. But one of them won't be September callup and recent acquisition Lucas Sims. The right-hander is unavailable because of a right teres major strain muscle strain near his shoulder.
Sims did not travel with the club to Chicago.
"He's not available to pitch right now," Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman said.
Sims last pitched for Cincinnati in relief on Sunday and allowed four earned runs, three hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 1 2/3 innings against the Padres.