Adleman (3-4) allowed just two runs on four hits and struck out four over seven innings in the win Monday over St. Louis.
Adelman has three quality starts in his past four outings and has allowed more than three runs just once in 12 starts this season. He pitches to contact with just a 6.0 K/9, and his lack of swing-and-miss stuff probably limits him to a mid-rotation ceiling. Still, Adelman is having a breakout season at age 28, and with the Reds containing few sure-thing starting pitchers, he's putting himself in great position to win a job in 2017.