Josh Fogg was pulled from the rotation after just three starts, and Matt Belisle might be lucky to see it past two. Both starters have contributed to the Reds having serious problems with the No. 5 spot in the rotation.

Through four starts the dynamic duo has combined to allow 27 runs, 29 hits, and 6 walks while logging just 15 innings of work. Conversley, top propsect Homer Bailey is lighting it up in Louisville.

Bailey (3-1, 1.03) turned in another stellar performance this past weekend for Triple A Louisiville and earned his third victory of the season in the process. In 7.1 innings of work Bailey allowed no runs, five hits, walked one and struck out three. As if his 3-1 record with 1.03 ERA, 16:4 strikeout/walk ratio and 26+ innings weren't enough, the radar gun suggests Bailey is on his way back. He has been getting clock in the mid-to-upper 90's on a consistent basis.

It was logical after last year's fall from grace, minor injuries, and a unspectacular Spring performance to see why Reds' GM Wayne Krivsky opted to start Bailey in Louisville, but in less than a month it is pretty clear that he is the team's best option to pitch every fifth day.

The Reds continue to have to cut the dead weight from their roster and on Monday it was Juan Castro that became the latest casualty as the team designated him for assignment.  Will Fogg or Belisle be next?