Lamb cleared to return from thumb injury

PHILADELPHIA — The Reds have given a thumb’s up to pitcher John Lamb’s left thumb and he will be ready to start on Monday against the Indians.

Last Sunday, Lamb was limited to four innings against the Brewers because of a left thumb strain when he was jammed inside while hitting. His next turn in the rotation was pushed back, a situation made easier by a rainout and a scheduled off-day last week.

“It’s in the rearview if you ask me,” Lamb said on Sunday. “I’m not excited to swing the bat, necessarily, but it comes with the territory I think. I’ll get back in the swing, hoping that things calm down and stay calmed down.”

Going forward, Lamb planned to wear a thumb guard on his left hand when hitting.

Following his last start and the injury, Lamb’s thumb was immobilized in a soft cast until the swelling went down. He resumed playing catch on Wednesday and threw a bullpen session on Friday.

The one pitch Lamb was concerned about throwing, the curveball, presented no issue during his work in the bullpen.

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