RHP Alfredo Simon was signed by the Reds due to several injuries in the rotation coming out of spring training. He hasn't done much to earn his keep. Simon's ERA increased to 10.16 after he gave up five earned runs and nine hits in five innings. "We need (more) innings out of Simon as a veteran pitcher and that will happen when he keeps his pitches down," said manager Bryan Price. "At some point in time, I have to see him improve and give us those types of innings. He's going to have to get better."

RHP Alfredo Simon's record fell to 1-4 and his ERA soared to 10.34 as he gave up 10 runs on 14 hits in 4 1/3 innings in an ugly start on Tuesday. "He was up in the zone. He needs to sink the ball better, down in the zone, but he had a lot of elevation to his pitches," manager Bryan Price said.

RHP Alfredo Simon's start on Wednesday started OK with three hitless innings. But, he allowed a leadoff homer by Andrew McCutchen in the fourth and finished with three earned runs allowed in six innings while earning a no-decision in the 5-4 Pirates' win. "He was erratic," said manager Bryan Price. "He had some pitches where he was just erratic. When he was in the zone, he was phenomenal, but he sprayed some pitches."

For all the trouble the Reds have had with their bullpen, the starting pitching has taking care of its business the past two weeks. RHP Alfredo Simon allowed three runs over 7 2/3 innings to pick up his first win of the season Thursday. It was the longest start of the season by a Cincinnati pitcher, and it gave the Reds rotation five consecutive quality starts. The rotation has produced six quality starts in the last seven games and seven times in the last nine games.

RHP Alfredo Simon had his record drop to 0-3 Saturday night as he took the loss in the Reds' 5-1 defeat at Pittsburgh. Simon allowed three runs and six hits in four-plus innings with four walks and four strikeouts. He has worked a total of just 12 1/3 innings in his four starts this season. "We know he's the one veteran on a young staff," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He's got to be the workhorse, eat up some innings."

RHP Alfredo Simon (0-2, 16.31 ERA) is scheduled to start Saturday night at Pittsburgh after being rocked for eight runs in 2 2/3 innings in his previous start Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Simon is 4-5 with a 3.46 ERA against the Pirates in 21 career games, including seven starts.

RHP Alfredo Simon returned to the mound Sunday after being scratched from his last start with right biceps tendinitis which was causing him to drop his arm flattening his pitches. While Simon was cleared to pitch Sunday, the results were the same. He gave up eight earned runs in only 2 2/3 innings and two homers. "Just poor execution," said manager Bryan Price of Simon's performance. "He didn't have a pitch to finish off anybody today. He said his arm was feeling good. We have to get him back to being sharp and getting his pitches down."

RHP Alfredo Simon will start Sunday's series finale against the Cubs after being scratched from his last scheduled start because of right biceps tendinitis. "We've had no indication that he won't be good to go," manager Bryan Price said. Simon said the injury was a factor in his last two outings. On April 13 at Wrigley Field, Simon allowed five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning. Two days later, he made his first relief appearance since 2013 and didn't fare much better, giving up three earned runs and two homers in one inning.

RHP Alfredo Simon remains on track to make his next start following an encouraging bullpen session Friday. "We'll do our diligence and make sure he's fine after playing catch (Saturday)," manager Bryan Price said. Simon was scratched from his last start with right biceps tendinitis.

RHP Alfredo Simon, scratched from his start Tuesday due to right biceps tendinitis, planned to play catch Thursday and then be evaluated again. "He's feeling better than he was a couple of days ago," manager Bryan Price said. Simon's next turn in the rotation is Sunday.

RHP Alfredo Simon was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday due to right biceps tendinitis, something he's been dealing with all season unbeknownst to his manager. "He didn't let us know. A lot of pitchers do that," said manager Bryan Price. Simon admitted on Tuesday that his arm was bothering him when he allowed five earned runs and retired just two batters before being removed on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. "I was dropping my arm down," Simon said. "That's why my ball was flat." Simon was given an anti-inflammatory shot and plans to make his next start on Sunday.

RHP Alfredo Simon was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday because of right biceps tendinitis.

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Alfredo Simon has been scratched from Tuesday's start against the Colorado Rockies due to biceps tendinitis.Simon is expected to miss only one start and then make his turn in the rotation.Cincinnati is recalling rookie right-hander Robert Stephenson from Triple-A Louisville to start in Simon's place.Stephenson made his major-league debut on April 7 and allowed four runs (three earned) and six hits over five innings while beating the Philadelphia Phillies. He was then optioned to Louisville.Simon is 0-1 with a 12.15 ERA in three appearances (two starts) this season.

RHP Alfredo Simon will get the start Monday night when Cincinnati opens a three-game series in the Great American Ballpark with Colorado. Simon has been rocked in his last two outings, failing to get out of the first inning Wednesday night at the Chicago Cubs, then allowing four runs in the seventh inning at St. Louis Friday night. He's 0-2 with a 7.47 ERA in seven career appearances against the Rockies.

RHP Alfredo Simon had the shortest start of his career Wednesday, working two-thirds of the opening inning before being pulled. He allowed five runs on four hits while walking three on 49 pitches. It was more runs allowed than he had in his last five starts combined against the Cubs. "He was high in the split and off the plate with the cutter and the fastball," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He just didn't have it tonight."

RHP Alfredo Simon (0-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his second start of the season Wednesday at Wrigley Field. In 15 career appearances (five starts) against the Cubs, he is 4-0 with a 1.66 ERA. Simon needs three strikeouts to hit 500 for his career. He allowed two runs and five hits while striking out seven and walking two in a no-decision against the Pirates last Friday.

RHP Alfredo Simon didn't have his best command on Friday night amid frigid conditions at Great American Ball Park. In his return to Cincinnati after being traded to Detroit following the 2014 season, Simon allowed two runs and five hits with a pair of walks and seven strikeouts. He left with the Reds leading the Pirates 3-2 after five innings and 92 pitches.

RHP Alfredo Simon, who signed Thursday with the Reds, pitched three spotless innings with four strikeouts on Tuesday against the Cubs. It was his spring debut. The Reds were looking to add a veteran to the rotation after ending last season by starting rookies in the final 64 games. The 34-year-old Simon was with the Reds from 2012 to 2014. He posted a 13-12 record with a 5.05 ERA last year with the Tigers. Simon went 15-10 with a 3.44 ERA in 2014 with the Reds.

RHP Alfredo Simon signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Simon, who pitched for the Reds from 2012-14, is expected to be part of the starting rotation despite the mid-March signing. Simon, 34, was an All-Star for Cincinnati in 2014 when he went 15-10 with a 3.44 ERA. The Reds dealt him to the Detroit Tigers prior to last season and Simon experienced a sharp drop-off. He went 13-12 with a 5.05 ERA and was allowed to depart as a free agent.

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Alfredo Simon to a one-year contract on Thursday.Simon, who pitched for the Reds from 2012-14, is expected to be part of the starting rotation despite the mid-March signing.Simon, 34, was an All-Star for Cincinnati in 2014 when he went 15-10 with a 3.44 ERA.The Reds dealt him to the Detroit Tigers prior to last season and Simon experienced a sharp drop-off. He went 13-12 with a 5.05 ERA and was allowed to depart as a free agent.Earlier this offseason, Simon reached a $150,000 settlement with a woman who alleged she was raped by the pitcher in 2013.Simon has a 45-40 career record in 240 games (82 starts) since reaching the majors with the Baltimore Orioles in 2008.