Cruz will start Tuesday's game against the Twins, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cruz last served as an opener Aug. 26 against Arizona, allowing one unearned run on one hit while fanning four across 1.1 innings. He's set to work an inning or two Tuesday before handing off to a bulk reliever. The Reds haven't named a primary pitcher, but Ben Lively is expected to eat some innings, per Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Fernando Cruz Wild in return
Cruz allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: It was wild outing for Cruz, who made his first appearances after being reinstated from the COVID-19-related list Friday. He hit the first batter faced, walked the next, then threw a couple of wild pitches.
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