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Reds' Nick Lodolo Waits to Throw, Faces Possible IL Move for Blister
Nick Lodolo, who had 156 strikeouts last season, will start on the injured list due to a recurring blister as the Reds adjust their pitching rotation.
- Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo will open the 2026 season on the injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, forcing him to miss at least 12 games.
- Because of Lodolo's history with blister issues, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona cited apprehension about the injury. "There's obviously some apprehension, so we'll see," Francona said.
- Lodolo played light catch on Tuesday, throwing about 15-20 pitches, according to The Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. The session allowed the team to assess his finger before committing to a recovery timeline.
- The Reds will open the season without two preferred starters, as Hunter Greene, a 2024 All-Star, recovers from recent elbow surgery. Andrew Abbott will start the season opener against the Boston Red Sox.
- Lodolo hopes to throw a simulated game or rehab start next week to test his finger, noting the placement "could work in our favor in the long run" by avoiding extended time.
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Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo will start season on injured list due to blister on his finger
Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo will open the season on the injured list as he recovers from a blister on his left index finger.
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