Nick Masset (shoulder) will try to throw this week. Masset has been sidelined all year with a sore shoulder and isn't anywhere close to joining the Cincinnati 'pen. Beginning a throwing program will be the first step.

Nick Masset (shoulder) has yet to be cleared to begin throwing. Masset has been on the disabled list all season due to a sore shoulder and it doesn't sound like he'll join the Reds' bullpen in the near future. "We're waiting for that," said Reds pitching coach Bryan Price. "We want to make sure he's healthy before he starts throwing again."

An MRI taken Wednesday night on Nick Masset's right shoulder showed an unhealed strain. Masset remains shut down indefinitely, and won't reach his goal of rejoining the Reds' bullpen by early May. The 29-year-old setup man registered a 3.71 ERA and 62/31 K/BB ratio across 70 1/3 innings last year. There is no timetable for his return.

Nick Masset (shoulder) is aiming to resume his throwing program by the end of this week. Masset was shut down earlier this month after experiencing tenderness in his right shoulder, but dual MRIs have ruled out structural damage and he should begin making progress again in the next couple of days. He's on pace to join the Reds' bullpen in early May.

Nick Masset felt renewed tenderness in his right shoulder recently after trying to resume throwing. Masset has refocused on building strength in his arm and won't attempt to throw again for another few days. The setup man was expected to be ready by the end of April, but his rehab might now linger into May.

Nick Masset (shoulder) has not resumed throwing. Masset was eligible to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday, but he's still at least a week away. "My shoulder feels great," he told reporters Tuesday afternoon. "It's really strong. All the inflammation is out of there. There's no pain. I should be able to start throwing soon."

Reds manager Dusty Baker indicated Nick Masset (shoulder) could be activated off the disabled list Tuesday. Masset was shutdown in spring training and hasn't pitched in a game since March 22. He'd likely need some innings in the minors before he's ready to return.

Reds placed RHP Nick Masset on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a sore right shoulder. Masset battled shoulder inflammation all spring and was shut down indefinitely last week. The Reds are hoping that he'll be ready to join the bullpen in mid-April.

Reds manager Dusty Baker confirmed Wednesday that Nick Masset (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list. Masset sat out 12 days after originally feeling soreness on March 7, but he has been shut down again after making two recent appearances. "The MRI showed it's not the rotation cuff, not the labrum," said Baker. "It's just inflammation. He'll rest a week. Hopefully, he'll miss a minimal amount of time." While the Reds hope his absence is brief, this is another tough blow for a bullpen that will be without closer Ryan Madson (Tommy John surgery) for the entire season. The team recently had free agent left-hander Mike Gonzalez come in for a tryout.

Nick Masset has been shut down due to a strained right shoulder. Masset was sidelined earlier this spring due to shoulder soreness, but managed to make it back for two appearances before the issue flared up again. There's no current timetable for his return, but the disabled list appears likely at this point.