LUCAS SIMS NEWS

Earns first save Sims tossed a scoreless inning and notched a save against St. Louis on Sunday.

Impact Sims was activated from the injured list Friday and was tagged with two runs in his season debut Saturday. The Reds went right back to him Sunday and he fired a perfect inning, forcing three straight groundouts to close out the 4-1 win. The 6-foot-2 righty recorded seven saves in 47 innings last season.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 10-day IL Sims (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sims' activation was expected Friday, and he'll be available to make his season debut after missing the start of the year with an elbow issue. The righty made four rehab appearances at Triple-A Louisville and allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out five in four innings. He should be part of Cincinnati's committee of late-inning relievers that also includes Tony Santillan, Art Warren and Hunter Strickland.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Friday Sims (elbow) is slated to rejoin the Reds' bullpen Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sims has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season after dealing with back and elbow injuries during camp, but he made his final rehab appearance Wednesday and struck out one in a scoreless inning at Triple-A Louisville. The right-hander made a career-high 47 relief appearances for the Reds last year and converted seven of 10 save chances with a 4.40 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 47 innings. Once he's officially activated, Sims will join a crowded late-inning mix in the Reds' bullpen that also includes Tony Santillan, Art Warren and Hunter Strickland.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab appearance encouraging Manager David Bell said Wednesday that he received encouraging reports from Sims' (elbow) rehab appearance that he threw Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer repor...

Impact Sims was delayed in camp due to elbow and back injuries, but it's encouraging that he was able to begin a rehab assignment early in the regular season. He gave up a run via a solo homer in his one inning Tuesday, but he apparently felt good afterward. Bell is optimistic that Sims could return by the time the Reds return home to face the Cardinals on April 22.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Sims (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Sims has been behind schedule since the start of camp after dealing with elbow and back issues over the winter, though the Reds never seemed to be concerned about any long-term absence. He looked like the favorite to close heading into spring training but was never officially named the closer, so his role upon his return is not yet clear. Tony Santillan and Art Warren have picked up the Reds' two saves so far this season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment on tap Sims (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville this week, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sims performed well in his live BP session Friday, and the right-hander will take another step in his recovery process this week. If all goes well in Louisville, manager David Bell is optimistic that Sims could rejoin the Reds as early as next weekend for the team's home series against the Cardinals.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 10-day IL Sims (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Sims tossed a bullpen session Saturday but isn't expected to be ready for game action until mid-to-late April. He's expected to be the favorite for closing duties once he's back to full health, but Art Warren, Luis Cessa and Hunter Strickland will vie for save chances while Sims is unavailable.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to begin season on IL Sims (elbow) is expected to begin the regular season on the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sims threw a bullpen session Saturday, but he'll still likely begin the season on the injured list. He's expected to return by mid-to-late April, putting him on a similar trajectory to starter Luis Castillo (shoulder). In his absence, Hunter Strickland, Art Warren and Luis Cessa are all expected to receive save opportunities.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws side session Sims (elbow) completed a side session Wednesday and plans to throw against hitters before the end of camp, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds have already confirmed the right-hander will begin the season on the injured list after dealing with elbow and back injuries over the winter, though the hope is he'll only spent the 15-day minimum on the shelf. Sims was expected to open the campaign as the favorite for save opportunities, but Art Warren, Luis Cessa and Hunter Strickland are all in the mix to close in the meantime for Cincinnati.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trip to injured list confirmed Sims (elbow) will begin the season on the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Sims entered camp behind schedule after dealing with elbow and back issues over the winter. There haven't been reports of any setbacks, but he's yet to pitch in a game this spring and won't have time to get up to speed by Opening Day, as manager David Bell confirmed Monday. Art Warren, who posted a 1.29 ERA and a 41.5 percent strikeout rate in 21 innings last season, could open the season as the Reds' closer as a result.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely unavailable for Opening Day Manager David Bell said Sunday that Sims likely won't be ready for Opening Day after entering spring training behind schedule due to elbow and back issues, Bobby Nightengale of The...

Impact Sims isn't currently injured, but having to deal with the elbow and back injuries while prepping for spring training is likely to delay his availability for the start of the season. The 27-year-old could open the campaign on the injured list, though any absence isn't expected to be a lengthy one. Sims is the favorite to operate as Cincinnati's closer to open the season, but that job could fall to Art Warren if Sims is indeed unavailable.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Potentially out for Opening Day Sims acknowledged that he "had a couple of hiccups" with his elbow and back while gearing up for spring training and could begin the season on the IL, Bobby Nightengale of The Cinc...

Impact Previously, Sims denied any issues, and he's currently healthy now and throwing bullpens, but is a little behind schedule from his teammates during this truncated spring training. "There is no point in rushing, getting back and then in a couple weeks if something flares up and if we don't do it the correct way, I don't want to miss more time than I have to," said Sims.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denies injury concerns Sims said Saturday that he's "all clear" regarding any potential arm troubles, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Reds general manager Nick Krall said earlier in the day that Sims was behind schedule to start camp, though he didn't give a reason for the delay. An arm injury seemed like the most logical explanation, given that Sims dealt with elbow issues last year, but that's apparently not what's ailing the righty. Sims' draft stock should perhaps dip slightly until the conflicting reports are cleared up, but it still looks as though he has a real chance to open the year as the Reds' closer.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Behind to start camp Sims is behind to start camp, though the Reds have yet to specify why, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sims looks like the favorite to close in Cincinnati this season, as his 4.40 ERA last year came with ERA estimators that painted a far more positive picture, with SIERA (2.50) and xERA (2.51) looking the most optimistic. His 39.0 percent strikeout rate is closer material, while his 9.2 percent walk rate was only half a point worse than league average. He was limited to 47 innings by elbow troubles, however, and his readiness for Opening Day could be in doubt if it's another elbow issue that's bothering him this spring.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds reliever Lucas Sims has transformed into one of the league's best strikeout artists Lucas Sims leads all MLB relievers by striking out 48.2% of the batters he's faced since the beginning of August.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

C. Trent Rosecrans: David Bell said he trusts Lucas Sims to face... - The Athletic David Bell said he trusts Lucas Sims to face the best hitters in baseball, even Nolan Arenado. In the bottom of the 8th with the score tied...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns relief win Sims (5-2) struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact Sims was charged with a loss and blown save in his last appearance when he allowed three runs (two earned) in two-thirds of an inning against Atlanta on Wednesday. However, he worked as a middle reliever Sunday and earned his fifth win of the season after he relieved starter Sonny Gray in the bottom of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old has made three appearances since he returned from the injured list, and he's held the opposition scoreless in two of those outings.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save, takes loss Sims (4-2) was charged with a loss and a blown save Wednesday against the Braves.

Impact In the top of the 11th inning, Cincinnati put up a run to take the lead. The team then turned the ball over to Sims in hope that the 27-year-old could close things out, but he instead served up a walkoff three-run homer to Ozzie Albies. The unsuccessful outing will likely hurt Sims' chances of leaping to the front of a closer committee that also includes Heath Hembree and Amir Garrett, and his 5.34 ERA and 1.38 WHIP on the season don't scream the numbers of a typical closer.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

C. Trent Rosecrans: Lucas Sims will be activated today, David Bell... - The Athletic Lucas Sims will be activated today, David Bell said. The decision on the move has not been made yet, though. Nobody in the bullpen has optio...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brought back from IL Reds manager David Bell said Sims (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cincinnati will announce a corresponding transaction shortly before Sunday's 1:10 p.m. ET first pitch. After being sidelined since late June with a right elbow sprain, Sims checked out fine during a five-outing rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville, giving up two earned runs on six hits and three walks across 4.2 innings. Prior to getting shut down with the injury, Sims had factored into the Reds' closing mix, but it's unclear if he'll immediately be thrust back into high-leverage spots out of the bullpen as he returns from the IL.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE