Nick Lodolo's Finger Injury Adds to Reds' Rotation Woes
All five of Cincinnati's projected starting pitchers are now on the injured list as the team struggles to fill the gaps.
Overview
- Nick Lodolo has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left middle finger, jeopardizing his season.
- The Reds' rotation is severely depleted with Hunter Greene, Graham Ashcraft, Andrew Abbott, and Brandon Williamson also sidelined.
- Jakob Junis and Nick Martinez have been called upon to start in place of injured pitchers.
- Lodolo has posted a 7.54 ERA in nine starts since returning from a blister injury.
- The Reds have promoted reliever Casey Legumina from Triple-A to help manage the pitching shortfall.