C. Trent Rosecrans

crosecrans@enquirer.com

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds starter Mat Latos will make his spring debut in a minor-league game on Wednesday, he said Monday morning.

Latos was able to play catch pain-free on Monday and will take Tuesday off with the rest of the team Tuesday is the team's only off day of the spring.

While the Reds will go to Surprise, Ariz., on Wednesday night to play the Royals, Latos will get his work done in a minor-league game at the Reds' complex in Goodyear.

Latos hasn't pitched in a game this spring after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee in February. He is also coming off surgery on his right elbow, done in October.

The Reds have been optimistic that he can still start April 6 in New York against the Mets.