Apr 24, 2007 2:25 AM EST

Ken Griffey Jr. was expected back in the Reds' lineup Tuesday after recovering from diverticulitis.

The right fielder was out of the starting lineup for the last four games of a homestand last week. He pinch-hit in the ninth inning of a 9-3 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. Griffey confirmed that he was diagnosed about six months ago with diverticulitis, or inflammation of the colon.

Via AP