Mild left oblique strain, backdated to April 23. May 3 is the earliest return date. Francona called it low-grade. The Reds recalled JJ Bleday and are leaning on Sal Stewart and Ke'Bryan Hayes at the corners in the meantime.

Low-grade oblique strain, backdated to April 23. Earliest return May 3. Francona called it 'minor' — oblique strains for hitters can linger but the low-grade tag is encouraging.