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Reds Pitcher Lodolo Suffers New Blister Injury
3 Apr
Summary
- Nick Lodolo's rehab start ended early due to a blister.
- This new injury sets back the Reds' key rotation piece.
- Other pitchers must step up as Lodolo faces another setback.
Nick Lodolo, a key pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, experienced a setback on Thursday when he was forced to leave his rehab start early due to a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo had been scheduled to pitch for the Low-A Daytona Tortugas, with the outing primarily aimed at managing his blister issues and assessing his arm's readiness.
Lodolo had a dominant start, retiring the first eight batters he faced with four strikeouts. However, the appearance was cut short by the recurrence of his blister problems. This new injury is a significant blow for the Reds, who were hoping Lodolo would rejoin their rotation soon.
With Lodolo back to square one, the Reds will continue to depend on Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder, and Brandon Williamson for the backend of their rotation. While Burns and Lowder showed promise in their recent starts, Williamson faced some struggles. The team faces the challenge of finding a way to keep Lodolo healthy, as he is a vital component of their pitching staff when able to play.
