Lodolo will be available out of the bullpen during the National League Wild Card Series against the Dodgers, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
This news comes after the club announced Zack Littell will start Game 2, and Andrew Abbott would be deployed for a Game 3 start if necessary. Lodolo's lone relief appearance took place in the final game of the regular season Sunday against Milwaukee, when he allowed one run on two hits and two walks over one inning.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Cleared to throw bullpen
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Lodolo (groin) will throw his regularly scheduled bullpen this weekend and will not require any further evaluation, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Lodolo was lifted from Thursday's start against the Pirates with a minor groin injury, but he's a full go for his regularly scheduled bullpen and isn't concerned about the injury. If the Reds reach the postseason, Lodolo would likely be ready to make a start next week.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Departs start with apparent injury
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Lodolo was removed from Thursday's start against the Pirates in the seventh inning with an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Lodolo was visited by the trainer after striking out Andrew McCutchen to lead off the top of the seventh inning and eventually walked off the field. It's unclear what happened, but blisters have been an issue for Lodolo in the past, so it's possible another one popped up. The Reds should have more on his condition shortly. Lodolo was dominant before being removed, striking out 12 while yielding just two hits and one walk over 6.1 scoreless frames.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Tagged for three homers in loss
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Lodolo (8-8) took the loss against the Athletics on Sunday, allowing five runs on eight hits while striking out five over 5.1 innings.
The left-hander was sharp early, giving up just one hit across his first three frames before losing control in the middle innings, where he was tagged for three home runs -- the first time he's surrendered that many in a game since 2023. Lodolo also gave up eight hits for just the second time this season, marking Sunday as one of his rougher outings after a dominant stretch in which he posted a 1.86 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 39 strikeouts over his previous seven starts (38.2 innings). The 27-year-old will look to bounce back in his next scheduled outing against the Cubs.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Cleared to start Monday
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Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Lodolo (illness) will start Monday's game in San Diego, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Lodolo had to be scratched from his last scheduled outing due to an illness but will be ready to rejoin the Reds' rotation for Monday's series opener versus the Padres. The left-hander is tentatively set up for a two-start week, with the second matchup coming on the road versus the Athletics.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Activated, starting Wednesday
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The Reds reinstated Lodolo (finger) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Cincinnati placed reliever Graham Ashcraft (forearm) on the 15-day IL to clear room on the active roster for Lodolo, who had been on the shelf since Aug. 5 due to a left index finger blister. Lodolo didn't go out on a rehab assignment prior to being activated, but he was able to get built back up to some degree with a three-inning simulated game this past weekend. The southpaw could be in line for a lighter workload than normal as he rejoins the Reds to make his 24th start of the season.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Throws three simulated innings
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Lodolo (finger) faced hitters in a three-inning simulated game Friday, MLB.com reports.
Pending a follow-up examination, Lodolo could be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and rejoin the Cincinnati rotation to start Wednesday's series finale versus the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Facing live batters Friday
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Lodolo (finger) will face hitters in a batting practice session Friday, MLB.com reports.
Pending the outcome of Friday's session, Lodolo could rejoin the Reds rotation and start the series finale against the Dodgers next Wednesday in Los Angeles. Nick Martinez is expected to be bumped from the rotation once Lodolo is activated.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Completes side session
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Lodolo (finger) tossed a bullpen session Monday and is scheduled to throw off a mound again Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Though Lodolo is making good progress in his recovery from the left index finger blister that forced him to the injured list Aug. 5, the southpaw isn't on track to be activated when first eligible later this week. The Reds will likely wait until Lodolo completes his bullpen session Wednesday before determining his next steps, but manager Terry Francona said that the 27-year-old hasn't been ruled out from making a start during the team's road series versus the Dodgers that begins next Monday. Nick Martinez would be in line for another turn through the rotation if Lodolo isn't ready to go for the Dodgers series.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Plays catch Sunday
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Lodolo (finger) played catch Sunday, MLB.com reports.
After landing on the injured list Tuesday due to a blister on his left index finger, Lodolo has now resumed throwing. He's eligible for activation Aug. 20, but Lodolo still has multiple checkpoints to hit in his recovery from the blister before rejoining the Cincinnati rotation.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Sent to IL with blister issue
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The Reds placed Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left index finger blister.
Lodolo had to be lifted from Monday's start against the Cubs in the second inning after the blister flared up. He has dealt with blister problems before, so the Reds want to be cautious rather than rushing the southpaw back. Lodolo will be eligible for activation Aug. 20 and should have a good chance of being ready by that date. Nick Martinez is expected to take Lodolo's spot in the Cincinnati rotation.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Nursing blister on pitching hand
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Lodolo left Monday's game against the Cubs in the second inning due to a blister on his left index finger, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Lodolo has dealt with blister issues previously in his career, per Wittenmyer, though it's unclear how long this current injury will keep him sidelined. The team will presumably monitor the left hander closely over the next few days to determine whether a trip to the injured list is warranted. Lodolo struck out one batter over 1.2 perfect innings prior to his departure.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Makes early exit Monday
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Lodolo exited his start Monday against the Cubs due to an undisclosed injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He struck out one across 1.2 perfect innings before exiting.
The nature of the injury that forced Lodolo from the game isn't clear, but the Reds' team trainer appeared to be examining the southpaw's pitching hand, which could indicate that the hurler was dealing with a blister. The team should have an update on Lodolo after the game.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Tosses first career shutout
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Lodolo (8-6) earned the win against the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing four hits and no walks while striking out eight over nine scoreless innings.
Lodolo filled up the zone, throwing 76 of 105 pitches for strikes and recording nine whiffs on his curveball. It's officially the southpaw's second complete game of the season, though the first was a rain-shortened, six-inning start against the Twins on June 18. He's now delivered four straight quality starts while yielding only nine earned runs over his past seven outings. Lodolo will carry a 3.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 112:23 K:BB across 122.2 innings into a home matchup with the Dodgers next week.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Quiets Miami over six frames
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Lodolo (6-6) notched the win Thursday against the Marlins, giving three hits and no walks in six scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Lodolo scattered three singles while enjoying his fourth appearance of the season without allowing an earned run. The 27-year-old left-hander has worked at least six frames in 11 of his 19 outings this year, and each of those performances has been a quality start. He closes out the first half with a strong 3.38 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 97:22 K:BB over 106.2 inning.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Serves up two homers in loss
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Lodolo (5-6) took the loss Saturday against the Phillies after giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out eight.
The left-hander delivered his 10th quality start of the season but couldn't avoid the loss, as the Reds offense mustered just one run. Lodolo induced 17 swinging strikes on 85 pitches, but homers from Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber in the fifth and sixth innings swung the game in Philly's favor. Lodolo lines up to make his final start before the All-Star break next week against the Marlins, and he'll carry a 3.58 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 93:22 K:BB across 100.2 frames into that outing.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Records another quality start
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Lodolo gave up three runs on five hits and no walks in six innings before Friday's game against the Diamondbacks was suspended at 3-3 in the seventh inning. He struck out four.
Before his night ended at 86 pitches, Lodolo notched his third quality start in his last four outings and eighth of the season among 13 appearances. The left-hander has put together quite an up-and-down campaign, but he carries a 3.21 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 64:14 K:BB across 75.2 innings overall. On tap next week is a generally favorable matchup against the Guardians, who have just a .276 slugging percentage versus southpaws since the start of May.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Cruises to fourth win
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Lodolo (4-4) collected the win Monday at Pittsburgh, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over six innings with seven strikeouts.
After allowing a first-inning RBI double to Joey Bart, Lodolo stymied the Pirates en route to his sixth quality start of the season. The Cincinnati southpaw efficiently worked through six frames in 89 pitches, generating a solid 12 whiffs. Across 58.2 total innings, Lodolo has pitched to a 3.22 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 49:10 K:BB. He will face a much tougher test this weekend in his next start, currently scheduled to be at home against the Cubs, who have scored the second-most runs in MLB.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Swarmed by Nats
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Lodolo (3-3) took the loss against Washington on Saturday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.1 innings.
Lodolo fell behind early, giving up two runs in the first inning. He yielded another tally in the fourth and was then chased in the sixth after giving up four more runs, three of which came on an Amed Rosario homer. This was a frustrating performance for Lodolo, who had shined with a nine-strikeout, seven-inning scoreless effort in Colorado his previous trip to the mound. Consistency has been an issue for the southpaw this season -- he's racked up four quality starts in seven appearances but has surrendered 13 earned runs over 15.2 frames across his other three outings. Lodolo still holds a solid 3.27 ERA, and he'll look to bounce back in his next start, which projects to be a road matchup in Atlanta.
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Reds' Nick Lodolo: Falls short of quality start
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Lodolo (2-2) yielded three runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against Miami.
Lodolo gave up two runs through four frames before Eric Wagaman launched a solo homer in the fifth inning. After beginning the season with three straight quality starts, Lodolo has failed to meet that benchmark in his last two outings. He commanded the zone well by throwing 71 of 99 pitches for strikes, but forced only 11 whiffs. Lodolo still owns a strong 2.79 ERA with an 18:4 K:BB through 29 frames. His next start is expected to be this weekend in Colorado.
