The Cincinnati Reds don't have a date for Johnny Cueto's return from a mild oblique strain and any optimism that he could return for a start in this NLDS appears gone. While the team originally thought that Cueto might be able to start Tuesday's Game 3 after exiting Game 1 after just eight pitches , that won't be the case. Homer Bailey will start against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday as the Reds look to advance to the NLCS with a win at Great American Ballpark. Reds manager Dusty Baker did not name a starter for Wednesday's Game 4 (if necessary) but Cueto is not currently in the running. Actually, with the team weighing an MRI or DL stay for its ace, it's worth wondering if Cueto will be in the running for any NLCS starts or beyond. From Eye on Baseball: