Lucas Sims Stats

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Reds placed fellow relief pitcher Brad Brach on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement to make room on the active roster. Sims has pitched to a 5.02 ERA, a 3.45 FIP, 44 strikeouts, and 15 walks in 28.2 innings this season. He's also collected seven saves. The Reds haven't always had a set closer this season, as four different relief pitchers have at least three saves. All that being said, Sims is someone fantasy managers should keep an eye on if they need saves or holds as he's been much better than his ERA would indicate.

5 months ago

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that there's a "good chance" that relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) is activated from the injured list on Sunday, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Sims has been out since late June with a right elbow strain, and prior to that he had been one of the better options for saves in the Reds' bullpen this season, going 4-1 with seven saves, a 5.02 ERA, 1.326 WHIP and 34.9 percent strikeout rate over 28 2/3 innings of work. The Reds have turned to Heath Hembree and Michael Lorenzen for closer duties right now, and it's likely that Sims will really only be an option in SV/HLD formats going forward.

5 months ago

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) made two straight relief appearances at Triple-A on Wednesday and Thursday and is nearing a return to the majors. Reds manager David Bell told reporters that Sims could be back with the Reds this weekend. Sims has pitched a total of 4.2 innings at Triple-A during this current rehab stint and has struggled to the tune of a 3.86 ERA and 1.93 WHIP while recording four strikeouts. He's had an uneven year in the majors. Over 28 relief appearances, he has gone 4-1 with a 5.02 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP and a 34.9% strikeout rate. He is tied for second on the Reds in saves with seven and could work his way back into the closing mix yet again upon his return.

5 months ago