The Cincinnati Reds 15th ranked prospect, RHP Mark Armstrong has been placed on the disabled list with a sore elbow for the second time in the last six weeks.
The right hander went on the disabled list in early June following a start on the 1st against Lansing with what was called a sprained elbow. He returned to the mound on the last day of June against Great Lakes, throwing 5.0 innings with just two runs allowed.
In his most recent start, which came last night, the right hander left the game after 3.0 innings where he allowed six hits and three earned runs without a walk or a strikeout. He was placed on the disabled list this afternoon and will be replaced on the Dayton Dragons roster by Jacob Moody.
Hopefully for Armstrong this is still just a case of a slight elbow issue and it’s nothing more serious. He had taken a step forward this season and had seen his stock rise during the 2015 season. He’s currently posting a 3.20 ERA in 64.2 innings, having allowed just one home run, just 14 walks and he’s struck out 44 batters.