"Before this horrendous season goes into the history books, Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker may have to stand on Pete Rose Way with a sign: "Need players, apply within, no experience necessary."

Pitcher Aaron Harang became another casualty when he underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday night, Aug. 22, at Cincinnati's Good Samaritan hospital. He is the seventh Reds player this season to undergo a surgical procedure.

It is likely that Harang is done for the season and the team is considering its options to plug Harang's spot Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Mark it down as a start for left-hander Matt Maloney. He was scheduled to pitch Sunday for Class AAA Louisville, but he was scratched. Maloney is 9-9 with a 2.96 ERA for the Bats and was 0-2 with a 6.11 ERA in three starts for the Reds earlier this season.

Harang reported to PNC Park Saturday afternoon with side pain and it was diagnosed as appendicitis. It was determined that it was caught in the early stages and it was safe for Harang to be transported by car back to Cincinnati.

"We were prepared to have him stop in Columbus, if needed," Baker said. Equipment manager Rick Stowe drove Harang, "So he could be at home with relatives when he had the surgery," Baker added."