Young (back) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds transferred Young from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that he anticipates Young (back) being sidelined until late May, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds placed Young (back) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Young will begin the season on the injured list after having a setback with his back injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Young (back) failed to retire any of the seven batters he faced and was charged with six runs (five earned) on four hits and two walks during his relief appearance in Tuesday's 14-1 loss to the White Sox.

Young (back) is expected to be sidelined for a few days, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Young is set to be evaluated after feeling back tightness during a throwing session Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds and Young avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.16 million contract Thursday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Young (illness) was activated from the COVID-19-related injured list Monday.