Amir Garrett

Reds' Amir Garrett slated to start Thursday versus Cubs

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Amir Garrett will return to the rotation and start on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs.

What It Means:

Garrett was sent down to Triple-A Louisville after a May 6 start, to limit his innings workload. The 24-year-old rookie made a two-inning appearance in Triple-A on Friday, striking out all six batters he faced.

Garrett has tossed 36 innings this season with a 4.58 SIERA and an 18.9 percent strikeout rate.