Sam LeCure threw two scoreless innings Sunday in his start against the Indians. It was likely just a veteran courtesy, as LeCure hasn't started a game in the majors since 2011. Look for him to continue to serve as a long reliever in the Reds' bullpen.

Sam LeCure returned to action on Saturday August 18.

Sam LeCure (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Thursday. LeCure hasn't pitched in a couple of days because of shoulder soreness, but he is expected to avoid the disabled list. The right-hander has a 3.02 ERA this season.

Sam LeCure was unavailable to pitch Tuesday due to inflammation in his right shoulder. LeCure was slated to test out the shoulder prior to Wednesday's game, though it's not clear how that went. "He said he feels better. He's going to test it today and see where he is," Reds manager Dusty Baker said of LeCure. Baker did not rule out a disabled list stint for the righty. He could conceivably be replaced by Nick Masset, who appears ready to return soon from a shoulder injury of his own.

Reds activated RHP Sam LeCure from the 15-day disabled list. LeCure has been out since late May with a forearm strain, but he's ready to assume a long relief role after tossing three shutout innings Sunday in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Louisville. He'll return to a 3.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 30/8 K/BB ratio over 34 innings.

Sam LeCure (forearm) tossed three scoreless innings Sunday in a rehab outing at Triple-A Louisville. LeCure struck out three while earning a save for the Louisville Bats. He has a 1.35 ERA now in four minor league appearances and should be nearing a return from the disabled list. The versatile right-hander has been out since late May with a forearm strain.