Bailey to sit out a week

Published 11:42 pm Saturday, March 26, 2011

The Associated Press

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cincinnati Reds have taken another hit to their starting rotation, losing right-hander Homer Bailey because of a shoulder problem.

General manager Walt Jocketty said Friday that Bailey felt something in his shoulder during his last start. Tests found he has some limited movement.

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Bailey is expected to rest for a week. He will open the season on the disabled list along with right-handed starter Johnny Cueto, who has mild inflammation in his shoulder.

Earlier in the day, starter Bronson Arroyo said he was tested for a fungal infection in his lungs. Arroyo has been sick for more than 10 days, and doctors think he might have valley fever, which is treated with rest and drugs.