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Reds Name Andrew Abbott Their Opening Day Starting Pitcher
Abbott earned the start after a 10-7 record and 2.87 ERA last season; Reds face rotation challenges with ace Hunter Greene sidelined.
- On March 26, the Cincinnati Reds announced Andrew Abbott, 26-year-old left-hander, as their Opening Day starter at Great American Ball Park against the Boston Red Sox; it will be his first start after last year's All-Star selection.
- Abbott, entering his fourth season with the Reds, emerged as a front-line starter last year, going 10-7 with a 2.87 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 29 starts.
- Speaking to reporters Sunday, Abbott said 'I had way better command with my fastball and changeup' and 'Having the chance with all the talent we have on this team means a lot to me.'
- Because Greene is not throwing, his injury impacts Reds rotation plans, with Greene, last year's Opening Day starter, dealing with elbow stiffness.
- Abbott signaled a regular-season focus after Cactus League work, saying it's time to pitch like the regular season as he prepares for duties later this month.
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Reds select All-Star lefty Andrew Abbott as their opening day starter against the Red Sox
The Cincinnati Reds named left-hander Andrew Abbott as their opening day starter at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26.
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