Sonny Gray was scratched from the Reds' spring training opener because of stiffness in his right elbow. He hopes to throw again in a few days. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
Editor’s note: The Cincinnati Reds are underway at spring training in Goodyear, Arizona, until March 24. Check back here for news and updates from Enquirer beat writers Bobby Nightengale and John Fay.
FEBRUARY 22
Arizona was supposed to be a desert. Instead, it’s rained the last two days and temperatures have mostly stayed in the '50s since pitchers and catchers reported last week. In the final workout before their Cactus League opener, the Reds had an abbreviated workout.