The Cincinnati Reds recalled right-hander Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday to get the start against the San Francisco Giants in his major league debut. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Johnny Cueto (strained right elbow) left the Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Johnny Cueto (strained right elbow) left the Aug. 

Dusty Baker didn't see much of right-hander Ramon Ramirez in spring training, but the Reds manager is hoping the scouting reports of Cincinnati's minor league staff are accurate. 

--RHP Johnny Cueto (elbow) reported no pain after making 20 throws on flat ground before Friday's game. 

Dusty Baker didn't see much of right-hander Ramon Ramirez in spring training, but the Reds manager is hoping the scouting reports of Cincinnati's minor league staff are accurate. 

--RHP Johnny Cueto (elbow) reported no pain after making 20 throws on flat ground before Friday's game. 

Since trading away sluggers Ken Griffey Jr. 

The second number in Barry Zito's record keeps getting unbelievably bigger. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Johnny Cueto (strained right elbow) left the Aug. 

--RHP Ramon Ramirez, 25, will make his major league debut Saturday against the Giants, filling in for injured RHP Johnny Cueto (elbow). 

Adam Rosales signed as a shortstop but played all over the infield this year for Class AAA Louisville before being promoted to the majors. 

Last year, anybody could have had Carlos Quentin for a song. 

Last year, anybody could have had Carlos Quentin for a song. 

The San Francisco Giants had hoped Barry Zito could lead a young rotation this year, but the nine-year veteran is in the midst of another disappointing season.