C. Trent Rosecrans

crosecrans@enquirer.com

PHOENIX – Spring training is still three months away, but Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said he's happy with the reports he's gotten so far on the health of his team.

Here's an update, from Jocketty:

• Jay Bruce (knee): Jocketty said strength coach Sean Marohn recently saw Bruce in Texas and sent back favorable reports.

• Joey Votto (knee): Votto is in Toronto, working out. Jocketty said Votto is progressing and isn't worried about the knee becoming a chronic injury.

"I don't think so, the doctors don't think so," Jocketty said.

• Tony Cingrani (shoulder): Jocketty said Cingrani's injury history is one of the reasons he didn't pitch again in 2014 after being sent to the minors in June.

"I think it's just a matter now of making sure he gets back," Jocketty said.

"That's why we've taken our time this time to make sure that when he comes back, he's ready to go and maintain it for a long period of time."

Cingrani's role depends on his health, but Jocketty said the left-hander will be able to compete for either a rotation spot or a role in the bullpen.

"It all depends on his health, and right now the indications are he's doing well and he should be ready," Jocketty said. "He can be an intricate part for us next year either as a starter or in the bullpen. He's kind of a key guy.

"We've really got to stay on top of his rehab this winter."

• Pitchers Mat Latos, Sean Marshall and Manny Parra are also making good progress, Jocketty said.

Jocketty said he didn't feel the injuries are a trend. According to a study on FanGraphs.com, the Reds had the 18th-most games on the disabled list from 2010-2013.

"It was just an anomaly last year that we had so many things last year – different, weird things," Jocketty said. "The thing with (Aroldis) Chapman. Marshall was never there. Parra with his foot.

"It's weird."

IGLESIAS PITCHES AGAIN: Jocketty and Reds manager Bryan Price were in attendance on Wednesday as Cuban right-hander Raisel Iglesias made his seventh Arizona Fall League appearance.

Iglesias gave up his first hit of the AFL – a double to the Yankees' Aaron Judge – but also struck out two to escape the outing without giving up a run. In seven innings this spring, he's allowed one hit and walked three.

Iglesias was scheduled to pitch two innings on Wednesday, but he threw 27 pitches in his first inning, so he didn't work a second.

GM MEETINGS OVER: Jocketty and the Reds' front office members are scheduled to return to Cincinnati on Thursday after the three-day GM Meetings in Phoenix.

While the Mets and Tigers made big signings during the meetings, the Reds did not.

"I think we've made some interesting contacts with people on different things, but I don't know we've gotten closer to anything," Jocketty said.