LaRue had surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee Monday and returned to camp later in the day to start his rehab work. The Reds' catcher is hoping to be in Cincinnati's opening day lineup against the Chicago Cubs next Monday.
(Updated 3/27/2006)

Analysis: LaRue said doctors told him that 10 days was a more likely scenario for returning, but he is going to push to be ready in a week.