It’s very early in the season, but it is an important day, as the Reds are throwing out the young pitching phenom, Johnny Cueto, to the mound today at 12:35 in an attempt to steal their first series of the year from one of the NL’s best, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 22-year-old right-hander was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training and earned himself a rotation spot by providing some of the most dynamic performances of camp. Johnny Cueto, your big stage awaits you.

If he proves to be as electrifying as everyone thought in the Spring, the Reds actually have a decent starting rotation. If Dusty can get em’ to make a bit more contact at the plate, we’ve got a legitimate shot.