Cincinnati Reds SP Edinson Volquez pitched five innings for Triple-A Louisville Sunday night in the Bats’ 4-2 victory at Indianapolis, in what could be his final rehab start before he rejoins the Reds. Volquez allowed two earned runs on four hits and was credited with the victory. He struck out four and walked three. He also had a wild pitch. He threw 87 pitches, 46 for strikes.
Our Instinct: After going 17-9 in 2008, Volquez pitched in 9 games in 2009 before giving way to Tommy John surgery. If he’s still available in your league or if you can obtain him from another owner fairly cheap, the time is now. He could be an excellent addition right away to the middle of a fantasy rotation making an immediate impact.
