Ryan Ludwick (groin) was scratched from the Reds' lineup Sunday. This isn't a setback. Ludwick was removed from the lineup due to weather conditions. Chris Heisey is replacing him in left field.

Ryan Ludwick (groin) was available as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's game against the Pirates. Ludwick didn't start, but this confirms that he'll be in the lineup Sunday. He had missed the Reds' previous eight games.

Ryan Ludwick returned to action on Saturday September 29.

Ryan Ludwick (groin) is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday. Ludwick hasn't played since last Wednesday due to tightness in his left groin, but he said Friday that he's feeling "awesome" and "perfect." The Reds have already wrapped up the NL Central, so they can afford to give him extra rest.

Ryan Ludwick (groin) felt fine while going through a full list of baseball activities Wednesday. Ludwick sat out his seventh straight game Thursday and is expected to miss another game or two, but he'll be fine once the playoffs roll around. "The luxury is we've clinched the division and we have six more games until postseason," he said. "I want to make sure I'm right before I go out there because I don't want it to be wrong for the next month."

Though Ryan Ludwick (groin) is not in the Reds' lineup again Wednesday, acting manager Chris Speier said that the outfielder has "gotten over the hump." "I think he's gotten over the hump," Speier said. "We're [looking] for him to start maybe doing some real strong weight-bearing things on that hip and groin area and see if we can get some baseball things involved with that." Ludwick has sat out six straight games, and it sounds like he'll likely miss some more, but his groin ailment isn't a major concern.

Ryan Ludwick (groin) is not in the Reds' lineup Tuesday for the fifth straight game. Ludwick's strained groin is considered to be a minor injury, but the Reds don't have anything to gain by rushing him back. He should be back in there before the end of the week.

Ryan Ludwick (groin) is not in the Reds' lineup Friday. It's the second straight game Ludwick has missed due to left groin tightness. The injury is considered minor, but the Reds can afford to rest their ailing players. Xavier Paul is playing left field Friday.

Ryan Ludwick (groin) is not in the Reds' lineup Thursday. Ludwick left Wednesday's game after experiencing some minor tightness in his left groin. He told reporters Thursday morning that he's feeling fine, so look for him to return to action on Friday night against the Dodgers.

Ryan Ludwick left Wednesday's game with left groin tightness. Ludwick hurt himself while running the bases. The Reds are saying his removal was precautionary, so it doesn't sound like anything major. Chris Heisey took his spot in left field.