Sims pitched a perfect eighth to earn a hold in his first outing of the season Monday against the Pirates. He struck out one.
Meanwhile Amir Garrett got the Reds' first save chance and was a little shaky while converting it, allowing a homer and two other baserunners before getting the final out. If Garrett, who threw 25 pitches, needs a day off, it's possible Sims could get the next chance on Tuesday.