Martin Couty West graduate Brandon Williamson will make his first start and second appearance of the season Friday night when the Cincinnati Reds face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Cactus League game in Goodyear, Ariz. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Minnesota time.
The left-hander pitched two innings and recorded a Hold in his first outing on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels. He allowed one hit, did not walk a batter and struck out two.
Scheduled to start for Arizona is RHP Slade Cecconi.
The Reds list nine candidates for a place in the starting rotation when the regular season begins on March 28 vs. the Washington Nationals.