Cruz is scheduled to serve as the Reds' opening pitcher for Friday's game against the Mets.

Cruz will serve as the Reds' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Cruz (3-6) picked up Saturday's loss, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk against Detroit. He was also charged with a blown save.

Cruz struck out one over a scoreless inning and picked up a hold in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.

Cruz (1-2) took the loss against the Padres on Wednesday. He allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one over a third of an inning.

Cruz (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Mets. He allowed a run on three walks while striking out two over one inning in a 3-2 defeat.

Cruz walked one and struck out four over two hitless and scoreless innings in Thursday's spring game against the Rangers.

Cruz allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Cruz was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

The Reds placed Cruz on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.