Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (strained lat, oblique) will no longer be throwing another bullpen session Thursday. Instead, he will head to Class A Dayton to begin a rehab assignment, per MLB.com.
It was originally announced Wednesday Cueto would throw his second bullpen session this week on Thursday.
Cueto said he expects to make two rehab outings before returning to the team.
"It’s very encouraging, I hope he does well," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "We’re not as worried about his performance as we are him coming out of it (healthy)."