All of Brandon Finnegan’s hard work in his quest to return to the mound for the Cincinnati Reds resulted in four innings — officially three because he didn’t record an out in the fourth. Finnegan left ...

CINCINNATI, OH - MAY 02: Brandon Finnegan #29 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on after giving up three runs in the second inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park ...

Reds starter Brandon Finnegan pitches against the Phillies on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff Staff Writer Reds starter Brandon Finnegan ...

MILWAUKEE -- Brandon Finnegan pitched for Kansas City in the World Series last year, so the touted rookie didn't seem fazed in the least when making his first major-league start for the Cincinnati ...

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 3, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Reds won 7-2. (AP Photo/John ...