Nick Lodolo
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Jun 29 2025Lodolo did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 3-2 win over San Diego, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings with five strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cincinnati southpaw entered this contest amidst a rocky stretch, pitching to a 5.49 ERA across 19.2 frames in June, but he managed to contain the Padres lineup in his hitter-friendly home park. The lone blemish on Lodolo's line came in the fourth inning, when he allowed a solo homer to Xander Bogaerts. Through 94.2 total innings, Lodolo sports a 3.52 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 85:20 K:BB while yielding 13 long balls. He currently lines up to make his next start in a difficult matchup at Philadelphia next weekend.
Jun 23 2025Lodolo did not factor in the decision during Monday's win over the Yankees. He allowed a run on six hits while striking out six over 4.1 frames. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo coughed up a solo shot to Aaron Judge in the first inning but otherwise kept the Yankees off the board. However, despite not walking a batter, Lodolo threw 94 pitches and failed to complete five frames. It was the second time in his last three starts that he threw fewer than five innings, but he coughed up six runs in the other. Lodolo is now sporting a 3.63 ERA with an 80:18 K:BB through 89.1 innings this season. He's lined up to face the Padres at home this weekend.
Jun 19 2025Lodolo (5-5) notched the win Wednesday against the Twins, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After matching a season high with six earned runs allowed his last time out, Lodolo rebounded with his ninth quality start of the year. The southpaw whiffed 12 on the evening, and there's a chance he would've come out for the seventh inning had Wednesday's contest not been called in the sixth frame due to a second rain delay. Lodolo sports a 3.71 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 74:18 K:BB across 85 innings in 2025, but he's in for a tough matchup versus the Yankees in his next scheduled outing.
Jun 11 2025Lodolo (4-5) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were routed 11-2 by the Guardians, surrendering six runs on five hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the strikeouts somewhat softened the blow for Lodolo's fantasy investors, it was still his shortest outing of the season, and only the second time he's been tagged for more than four earned runs. The big blow off the southpaw came in the third inning, when Carlos Santana cleared the bases with a grand slam. Lodolo will take a 3.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 70:16 K:BB through 79 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the Twins.
Jun 6 2025Lodolo gave up three runs on five hits and no walks in six innings before Friday's game against the Diamondbacks was suspended in the seventh inning. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, as he's conceded at least three runs while hurling fewer than six frames in his five other outings that don't feature a quality start. Lodolo carries a 3.21 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 64:14 K:BB across 75.2 innings overall, but he's been a somewhat volatile fantasy option so far. On tap next week sets up as a soft matchup against the Guardians, who have just a .276 slugging percentage versus southpaws since the start of May.
May 31 2025Lodolo came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Cubs, allowing five hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw shut down a dangerous Chicago offense over 94 pitches (56 strikes), but the Cincinnati offense managed just one hit on the afternoon. The quality start was Lodolo's seventh in 12 trips to the mound, and he'll take a 3.10 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 60:14 K:BB through 69.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Diamondbacks.
May 25 2025Lodolo did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo allowed three runs over his first two innings but settled in with three scoreless frames, exiting with an 8-3 lead that the bullpen squandered. The southpaw has been steady this season, allowing three earned runs or fewer in nine of 11 outings. He'll bring a 3.39 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB across 63.2 innings into a rematch with the Cubs on the road next weekend.
May 19 2025Lodolo (4-4) collected the win Monday at Pittsburgh, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over six innings with seven strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
May 14 2025Lodolo (3-4) took the loss Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo failed to complete six innings for the fourth time in his last six starts, getting pulled midway through the sixth frame after yielding a solo home run to Lenyn Sosa. During that six-start stretch, Lodolo is 1-3 with a 4.76 ERA and 34 strikeouts across 34.0 innings.. He's expected to make his next start Monday at Pittsburgh.
May 8 2025Lodolo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo's seven punchouts fell just two short of his season high, and he didn't lend a free pass for the third time in eight starts this year. It was also an encouraging rebound effort from the left-hander, who surrendered a season-high six earned runs on 10 hits in his last start. Lodolo has proven to be a bit volatile this season, as he's fired at least six innings while conceding two runs or fewer on five occasions but yielded at least three runs and failed to get through the fifth frame in his other three outings. He boasts a 3.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 38:7 K:BB over 47.1 innings overall, and he'll sport plenty of fantasy upside versus the lowly White Sox in his next scheduled start.
May 3 2025Lodolo (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo fell behind early, giving up two runs in the first inning. He yielded another tally in the fourth and then was 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.
Apr 21 2025Lodolo (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 18 2025The Reds placed Lodolo on the paternity leave list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had been scheduled to start Sunday in Baltimore, but that assignment will now go to Carson Spiers. Lodolo could slot back into the Reds' rotation as soon as Monday in Miami, but the club has not yet confirmed when his next start will happen.
Apr 15 2025Lodolo did not factor in the decision during Tuesday's win against Seattle. He allowed four runs on five hits and a walk over 4.2 innings while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo may have nightmares about Dylan Moore after Tuesday's outing; Moore went deep in the first and fifth innings and added an RBI single in the second. Lodolo needed 90 pitches (60 strikes) and failed to record a quality start for the first time this season. Despite the hiccup, he owns a 2.31 ERA with a 14:2 K:BB through 23.1 innings. Lodolo is currently in line to start in Baltimore this weekend.
Apr 9 2025Lodolo (2-1) picked up the win Tuesday, scattering three hits and a walk over six scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over the Giants. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw delivered his third straight quality start to begin the season, and Lodolo has gone 15.2 straight innings without allowing an earned run. He's not posting his usual strikeout numbers, however, sporting an 8:1 K:BB through 18.2 frames to go along with his 0.96 ERA and 0.70 WHIP. Lodolo will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Mariners.
Apr 3 2025Lodolo (1-1) took the loss after giving up one run (none earned) on four hits and no walks in 6.2 innings Thursday against the Brewers. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was excellent Thursday, tossing three shutout innings to begin the game before Sal Frelick opened the scoring with a fourth-inning single that went for an unearned run due to a Lodolo fielding error earlier in the frame. After hurling two more clean innings, Lodolo allowed two singles and was lifted with two outs in the seventh frame. The southpaw tentatively sets up for a matchup early next in San Francisco, where he'll carry a sharp 1.42 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 5:1 K:BB over 12.2 innings (two starts) to begin the campaign.
Mar 29 2025Lodolo (1-0) earned the win against the Giants on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks with one strikeout over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo allowed two early runs but rebounded to deliver a quality start, facing the minimum over his final three frames. While eight whiffs on 86 pitches is underwhelming, the southpaw boasts a career 10.7 K/9 over his first three seasons and should rack up more strikeouts moving forward. He's slated for a road matchup against the Brewers next week.
Mar 25 2025Lodolo allowed just one run his final spring training out against the Guardians over six innings, striking out seven in the course of retiring the final 11 batters he faced, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was the only Reds starter to go six innings in Arizona this spring and will open the season as their No. 2 starter, getting his first start Saturday at home against the Giants.
Mar 14 2025Lodolo allowed three hits and one walk while striking out six over four scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was at his best in his third Cactus League start. He was aided by a runner getting thrown out at the plate in the fourth inning, but other than that, the left-hander cruised through 66 pitches (41 strikes). He then got in additional work in the bullpen. Reds manager Terry Francona was particularly pleased with Lodolo's curveball, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Lodolo has a 3.12 ERA with nine strikeouts over 8.2 Cactus League innings.
Feb 26 2025Lodolo allowed one run on one hit and three walks while striking out two over 1.2 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo looked out of sync as several pitches tailed high and outside, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. His pitch count reached 26 after issuing his third walk of the inning, and manager Terry Francona opted to pull him mid-inning and have the left-hander come back an inning later. Lodolo was much better in his second frame, retiring the side in order on nine pitches.
Feb 16 2025Lodolo started a throwing program in October and comes into camp without any existing medical issues, as opposed to 2024 when he was managing the rehab from his fractured tibia from the 2023 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "It was nice to go into [this past offseason] relatively healthy and build a foundation that can get me through the year," Lodolo said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo has entered his arbitration seasons, so a healthy 2025 season carries greater stakes. When healthy, he has flashed ace potential -- alas, "when healthy" has been the predominant concern regarding him. Lodolo has also been working with a metal file on his index finger to prevent a recurrence of the blisters that have plagued him in the past.
Jan 9 2025Lodolo agreed to a one-year, $1.975 million contract with the Reds on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo finished last season with a 4.76 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 115.1 innings and continued to struggle with injuries, as calf, groin and finger issues all caused him to miss several chunks of the year. When healthy, the 26-year-old southpaw has shown flashes of what once made him a top prospect, but he'll be hard for fantasy managers to trust until he proves he can stay off the injured list for an extended period of time.
Sep 17 2024Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Lodolo (finger) won't return from the injured list before the end of the season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander will end up missing the final five-plus weeks of the season due to the sprained finger he sustained Aug. 22 against the Pirates. Lodolo should have plenty of time to get healthy before the start of spring training and closes out 2024 with a 4.76 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 122:37 K:BB over 115.1 innings (21 starts).
Sep 8 2024Lodolo (finger) will meet with a doctor Monday and then join teammates in St. Louis the following day, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cincinnati manager David Bell said Saturday that if Lodolo can bend his finger "all the way," then the left-hander will start a throwing program. Lodolo has spent four different stints on the injured list in 2024 with four different injuries.
Aug 30 2024Lodolo's sprained left middle finger will be in a splint until Sept. 9, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo landed on the 15-day injured list earlier this week and will have the finger immobilized for a couple weeks. While the Reds have not ruled out a return for the lefty before the end of the season, it will be difficult for him to make it back.
Aug 28 2024Lodolo might miss the remainder of the regular season due to his sprained finger, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "It's not concerning for the long term, but it's a rare injury that could keep him out for the year," manager David Bell said of Lodolo. "That's the bottom line." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo further said that the sprain has been bothering him for most of the summer, dating back to when he developed a blister on his pitching finger.
Aug 27 2024The Reds placed Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left middle finger sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear how long Lodolo's finger has been bothering him, but it's worth noting he holds a 9.75 ERA over his last five starts. The left-hander will be eligible to return on Sept. 8, although it's uncertain at this point whether he has a shot to be back by that time. Jakob Junis is sliding into the rotation in Lodolo's place.
Aug 22 2024Lodolo (9-6) took the loss against Pittsburgh on Thursday, allowing five runs on two hits and three walks while striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the plus side, Lodolo racked up 17 whiffs and nine punchouts -- his most since he struck out 11 Padres on April 29. Despite that, the left-hander's outing ended on a very sour note, as he followed four scoreless frames with a disastrous fifth. In that inning, Lodolo gave up only one hit -- an infield single -- but also experienced a loss of control, hitting two batters and walking two more. He gave up two runs before departing with two outs and the bases loaded, then watched from the dugout as all three of the runners he passed over to the bullpen came around to score. Lodolo is 1-3 in his past five starts and has an ugly 9.75 ERA over that span.
Aug 17 2024Lodolo (9-5) took the loss against Kansas City on Saturday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two batters over 2.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo gave up one run in the first frame and two in the second to fall behind early. Things got much worse for him in the third inning, when he allowed the first four batters to reach base and was lifted with one out and the bases loaded having already given up two more runs. All three of the runners he left aboard subsequently came around to score on a Dairon Blanco grand slam. This was the second time in his past four starts that Lodolo has been charged with eight runs in an outing, and his ERA has jumped from 3.33 at the All-Star break to its current mark of 4.55.
Aug 11 2024Lodolo didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Milwaukee, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks across 5.1 innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two of the three hits Lodolo allowed went for extra bases, with Joey Ortiz launching a two-run homer in the second inning and William Contreras belting a double in the sixth. Lodolo was pulled immediately after Contreras' double but was still on the hook for a pair of baserunners, and Lodolo's third earned run came on an RBI single by the very next batter. Through 108.1 innings, Lodolo has a 3.99 ERA and a 111:32 K:BB. He's projected to face the Royals next time out.
Aug 6 2024Lodolo (9-4) earned the win Tuesday over Miami, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both runs charged to Lodolo came on Derek Hill's two-out single in the fourth inning, after the left-hander issued three walks to load the bases. Otherwise, it was a strong bounce-back outing from Lodolo, who gave up a season-high eight runs in his last start versus the Cubs. It's his first win since June 18 -- Lodolo struggled to a 6.54 ERA in six starts coming into Tuesday. His ERA now sits at 3.93 on the season with a 1.14 WHIP and 107:29 K:BB across 103 innings. Lodolo is currently lined up to face the Brewers on the road this weekend in his next outing.
Jul 31 2024Lodolo (8-4) allowed eight runs on 11 hits and struck out six over 5.2 innings without walking a batter to take the loss versus the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo had allowed a total of eight runs across his previous three starts spanning 17.2 innings. The Cubs got to him early with multiple runs in the second and third frames, and Ian Happ's two-run homer in the sixth ended Lodolo's outing. The southpaw's ERA spiked up from 3.45 to 3.99, and he now has a 1.15 WHIP and 100:26 K:BB across 97 innings over 17 starts. Lodolo will look to bounce back in his next start, which is projected to be at Miami next week.
Jul 26 2024Lodolo allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 6.2 innings in a no-decision against the Rays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo allowed two runs in the second inning but otherwise went unscathed into the seventh inning on Friday's no-decision. Lodolo had struggled over his last four starts, pitching to a 6.05 ERA in his last 19.1 innings, so it was good he got back on track with another quality start. It was Lodolo's eighth quality start in his 16th appearance of the campaign. The 26-year-old has eight wins and a 3.45 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP through 91.1 innings this season.
Jul 20 2024Lodolo allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over 6.1 innings in a no-decision against Washington on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo carried a 4-3 lead into the seventh frame before exiting with one out and a runner on first base. That runner came around to score after his departure, costing the left-hander a quality start and a chance at a victory. Despite that outcome, there were plenty of positives in the outing for Lodolo -- this was his first time exceeding 4.2 innings across his past four starts, and he had much better control after walking four batters in two of his previous three appearances. Lodolo holds a 3.51 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 89:25 K:BB over 84.2 innings this season.
Jul 14 2024Lodolo yielded two runs on three hits and four walks over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out four during the loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo kept the Marlins off the board through four innings before Jonah Bride knocked a two-run single in the fifth. Lodolo has failed to complete five frames in three straight outings since his win in Pittsburgh on June 18. During that three-start span, he produced a lackluster 11:9 K:BB over 13 innings. Lodolo finishes his first half with a strong 3.33 ERA and 81:24 K:BB through 78.1 frames.
Jul 10 2024Lodolo came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the Rockies, giving up four runs on five hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds staked Lodolo to a 5-0 lead after two innings, but the southpaw struggled with his command and served up a pair of homers to Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia in the fourth inning before getting the hook after 69 pitches (36 strikes). Lodolo has failed to complete five innings in back-to-back outings, but that comes on the heels of four straight quality starts. He'll try to get back on track in his final trip to the mound before the All-Star break, as he lines up for a home start against the Marlins this weekend.
Jul 9 2024The Reds reinstated Lodolo (finger) from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander will step back into Cincinatti's rotation after spending the 15-day minimum on the shelf due to a blister. Lodolo has been lights out through 12 starts this season with a 2.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 73:19 K:BB across 70 innings, and he shouldn't have much, if any, of a workload restriction given the brevity of his absence.
Jul 7 2024Lodolo (finger) threw a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The throwing session was Lodolo's second in four days, as he had previously tossed 20 pitches to hitters in live batting practice Wednesday. Given that he's been on the injured list only since June 25 with a left finger blister, Lodolo will likely be able to bypass a minor-league rehab assignment, though it's not immediately clear if he'll be activated from the IL during the final week before the All-Star break. The Reds have already announced their starters through Wednesday, so Thursday's series finale versus the Rockies would likely be the earliest date that Lodolo might be activated.
Jun 25 2024The Reds placed Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left finger blister. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo battled the blister issue during his start this past Sunday against the Red Sox, and the Reds have opted to give the left-hander some down time in order to let the finger heal. He had been slated to start Friday in St. Louis, but the Reds will now need a substitute. Graham Ashcraft has pitched well in two starts since being demoted to Triple-A Louisville, so he's a candidate to take Lodolo's spot.
Jun 23 2024Lodolo was limited Sunday versus the Red Sox as a result of a blister on his left index finger, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo tossed 4.2 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out three batters against Boston. The left-hander was tagged with the loss, while the four free passes were a season high, which is likely the result of the blister on his throwing hand. Following the contest, Lodolo said that "the feeling for the ball was not the same," but that it's "not impacting him a ton," so it's possible he'll be ready to go for his next start. The 26-year-old is tentatively set to return to the mound Friday in St. Louis, but his status will be worth monitoring in the coming days.
Jun 18 2024Lodolo (8-2) earned the win Tuesday over the Pirates, allowing a run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Ke'Bryan Hayes homer in the seventh inning was the lone mark against Lodolo on Tuesday as he earned his fifth straight win -- the left-hander hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start during that span. Overall, Lodolo's ERA is down to 2.76 on the year with a 1.01 WHIP and 70:15 K:BB across 65.1 innings. He'll look to extend his winning streak to six in his next outing, currently scheduled as a home rematch with the Pirates early next week.
Jun 12 2024Lodolo (7-2) earned the win against the Guardians on Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After retiring the first three batters he faced, Lodolo had traffic on the bases all night but limited the damage to just two runs. Lodolo even hit two batters, but he was able to battle for his fourth consecutive win and third straight quality start. Despite two stints on the injured list, Lodolo has had a huge bounceback season and now owns a 2.93 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB through 10 starts. He tentatively lines up to face the Pirates next Monday.
Jun 8 2024Lodolo (6-2) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings in a 3-2 victory over the Cubs. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander delivered his second straight quality start and fourth of the season on 99 pitches (61 strikes), and the only real mistake Lodolo made resulted in a Dansby Swanson solo shot in the sixth inning. The seven Ks were the most Lodolo has managed in three starts since returning from a groin strain, but he's won all three of those outings with a 2.08 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. He'll look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come at home next week against the Guardians.
Jun 3 2024Lodolo (5-2) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out three and earning a win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo kept the Cubs off the board through four innings before they tallied a run in the fifth and sixth innings. He's allowed three runs over 11.1 innings while winning his last two starts since returning from the injured list. However, he's totaled just six punchouts during that span. On the year, Lodolo owns a 3.11 ERA with a 49:10 K:BB through 46.1 frames. His next start is projected to be a rematch with the Cubs at home.
May 27 2024Lodolo (4-2) allowed a run on five hits over 5.1 innings Monday, striking out three and earning a win over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aside from Paul Goldschmidt's first-inning solo shot, Lodolo kept the Cardinals quiet while cruising to a victory. It was Lodolo's first start since May 11 after a trip to the injured list due to a groin issue. Before that IL stint, he lost two straight starts while coughing up eight total runs through 11 innings. Lodolo now owns a 3.12 ERA with a 46:9 K:BB through seven starts. His next outing is lined up to be on the road against the Cubs.
May 23 2024Lodolo (groin) threw a successful extended bullpen session Wednesday and is set to throw off the mound again Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Assuming he comes out of Saturday's session without any hiccups, Lodolo will be set to return from the 15-day injured list to start against the Cardinals on Monday, the first day he'll be eligible for activation. The left-hander is working his way back from a left groin strain.
May 21 2024Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Lodolo (groin) will throw an extended bullpen session within the next day or two, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following the bullpen session, a plan will be mapped out for Lodolo's return. The left-hander had previously expressed optimism that he could be back from the 15-day injured list when first eligible on May 27, so it's possible he'll skip a rehab assignment and go right back into the Reds' rotation if things go well during the bullpen session.
May 15 2024Lodolo, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left groin strain, is hopeful that he'll require only a minimum-length stay on the shelf, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw revealed that he pitched with the injury during his most recent start Saturday in San Francisco, but he was hoping to make enough progress to take his next turn during the Reds' four-game series in Los Angeles. That ultimately didn't come to pass, and the decision was made to put him on the IL. If Lodolo is able to return in the minimum 15 days, he could return to the Cincinnati rotation as soon as May 27 versus the Cardinals.
May 11 2024Lodolo (3-2) took the loss Saturday versus the Giants, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His line is deceptive -- Lodolo permitted all four runs in the first inning on a Matt Chapman grand slam. He also gave up two hits in the fourth, but Lodolo escaped that rough patch with no further damage. The southpaw started the season with just five runs allowed over his first four starts, but he's been tagged for four runs in each of his last two outings. He's now at a 3.34 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 43:9 K:BB through 35 innings over six starts this season. Lodolo will look to get back on track in his next start, a tough one that is tentatively scheduled to be on the road versus the Dodgers.
May 5 2024Lodolo (3-1) yielded four runs on four hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo got off to a rough start, coughing up three runs in the first inning. He held the Orioles in check afterward until Adley Rutschman knocked an RBI double in the fifth. Lodolo had allowed just five runs over 24 innings to begin his 2024 campaign before Sunday's hiccup. Despite the poor outing, he owns a 2.79 ERA with a 37:8 K:BB through five starts. He's currently in line to take the mound in San Francisco next weekend.
Apr 29 2024Lodolo (3-0) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out 11 batters over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo's outing got off to an inauspicious start when he gave up a home run to the first batter he faced (Jurickson Profar), but that would end up being the only hit given up by the 26-year-old hurler over seven frames. The southpaw finished with an impressive 22 whiffs and a season-high 11 punchouts, marking his second double-digit strikeout effort through four starts. Lodolo has given up one or zero runs in three of those appearances and is thriving thus far with a 1.88 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 31:6 K:BB over 24 innings.
Apr 24 2024Lodolo didn't factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing just one run through his first two starts of the year, Lodolo struggled a bit Monday though he'd ultimately put together a respectable effort against a potent Philadelphia offense as the Reds rallied for a comeback win. Overall, the 26-year-old southpaw is 2-0 with a 2.12 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB across 17 innings. Lodolo's currently slated to face the Padres on the road in his next outing.
Apr 19 2024Lodolo (2-0) earned the win Friday over the Angels, allowing one run on seven hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While not as dominant as his first outing this year, Lodolo turned in an incredibly efficient performance against the Angles, needing just 80 pitches to make it into the seventh inning en route to a second win in as many starts. The 26-year-old southpaw has allowed just one run through his first 12 innings this year after he pitched to a 6.29 ERA across seven starts in an injury-plagued 2023 campaign. Lodolo is slated for a tougher matchup against the Phillies in his next outing.
Apr 13 2024Lodolo (1-0) earned the win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out 10 over 5.2 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was completely dominant in his return from the injured list, racking up 16 swings and misses on 91 pitches (62 strikes). The lefty showed a great feel for his looping curveball and looked nothing like a pitcher that just missed nearly a full calendar year of major-league action. He suffered a second stress reaction in his left tibia late last season and reported that he still did not feel 100 percent entering spring training, so the health concerns aren't going anywhere, but he appears to be all systems go for the time being. Lodolo lines up for a home start against the Angels next weekend.
Apr 8 2024Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Lodolo (calf) will make his season debut Saturday against the White Sox, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo struggled in his final rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Louisville, allowing four runs over 2.2 innings. His pitch count got up to just 64 in that outing after he threw 77 pitches in his first rehab start, so don't expect the left-hander to go terribly deep into Saturday's game. It makes Lodolo an iffy fantasy play in his first start back even as it's an inviting matchup.
Apr 5 2024Lodolo (calf) is scheduled to make his final minor-league rehab start Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander threw 77 pitches during his previous rehab outing and should push up over 90 pitches Sunday. Lodolo had been targeting Wednesday versus the Brewers for his season debut, but he now lines up to face the White Sox next Friday.
Apr 1 2024Lodolo (calf) struck out eight over five innings of one-run ball in his first rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo not only fanned eight batters but he also induced 17 swinging strikes on 77 pitches. It's a very encouraging performance from the left-hander as he works his way back from a left calf issue. Lodolo is expected to make one more rehab start later this week before joining the Reds' rotation on April 10 against the Brewers.
Mar 31 2024Lodolo (calf) reported to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Sunday, and the Reds are targeting April 10 against the Brewers for his season debut, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander began the season on the injured list with left calf tenosynovitis, but he's on track to return after the 15-day minimum. Lodolo is scheduled for one additional start with Louisville after Sunday before joining Cincinnati's rotation.
Mar 27 2024The Reds placed Lodolo (tibia) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo's stay on the IL shouldn't be much longer than the 15-day minimum, as he's already slated to pitch two games on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville and will likely make his regular-season debut when eligible in mid-April. The 26-year-old southpaw appeared in two Cactus League games this spring, surrendering one earned run over 4.2 innings while striking out five batters and walking two.
Mar 22 2024Lodolo (tibia) will remain in Arizona when the Reds break camp and pitch in a minor-league game Mar. 26, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was behind other starters during spring training as he continues to have issues with his left leg, and he'll ramp up ahead of an expected regular-season debut Apr. 10. Following his outing next Tuesday, Lodolo will pitch in two games while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville.
Mar 18 2024Lodolo (tibia) is set to be ready to return to the Reds' rotation April 10 against the Brewers, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo is behind schedule after he reported that his leg still did not feel 100 percent entering spring training, which led to the team ordering another round of scans. Nothing new turned up, and despite still not feeling at full strength, the left-hander has cruised through his two Cactus League starts (one run, five strikeouts in 4.2 innings). The tibia will remain a lingering concern given a recurrence of the injury ended his 2023 season, but Lodolo looks on track to be ready relatively early on in 2024, barring a setback. Andrew Abbott and Brandon Williamson (shoulder) are competing to fill Lodolo's rotation spot to begin the campaign.
Mar 17 2024Lodolo (tibia) may open the season on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo, whose start Friday was rained out, had his scheduled pushed back a day. A delayed start to spring action due to a tibia injury gave Lodolo little margin to ramp up for the start of the regular season. The left-hander started Saturday and allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out four over 2.2 innings. Goldsmith indicates Lodolo could return off the IL on April 10.
Mar 10 2024Lodolo (tibia) struck out one over two hitless and scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo fired two perfect innings, and no ball made it out of the infield in his Cactus League debut. This was his first time pitching in 309 days since the left-hander suffered a stress fracture in his left tibia last year that limited him to seven starts. Lodolo told Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com that he felt good despite being anxious. The in-stadium scoreboard indicated his fastball topped out at 96 mph, up a few ticks from his average last season. Lodolo's slow progression through spring training will prevent him from being part of the first turn of the regular-season rotation, but he is expected to be ready soon after that.
Mar 7 2024Lodolo (tibia) will pitch during the Reds' Cactus League game versus the Guardians on Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo said after a sim game Wednesday that he still doesn't quite feel 100 percent, but manager David Bell said Lodolo has the green light to pitch in exhibition games. It will take time for him to build back up to a starter's workload, and Bell noted the left-hander isn't in the mix to start the Reds' first five regular-season games. Bell brought up April 9 against Milwaukee as a possible date for Lodolo's regular-season debut, but that may change depending on how the rest of the spring plays out for him.
Mar 6 2024Lodolo (tibia) threw a two-inning simulated game Wednesday and said afterward that his next step is pitching in a Cactus League game, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo's left tibia still doesn't feel 100 percent after a stress reaction in the leg caused him to miss much of last season. However, the leg doesn't seem to be bothering him to the point where he can't pitch, and the Reds appear content to allow him to ramp up his progression. Lodolo is still far from a safe bet to be ready for Opening Day, but completing a simulated game is certainly a positive step forward.
Mar 3 2024Lodolo is throwing a bullpen session Sunday and will see a specialist Monday for testing on his left tibia, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an interesting situation for Lodolo, who continues to throw off a mound despite ongoing discomfort around his left tibia, where a stress reaction caused him to miss much of last season. The 26-year-old's outlook for Opening Day should receive some clarity once the results of Monday's testing are announced.
Mar 1 2024Reds manager David Bell said Friday that Lodolo is still not 100 percent and will have his injured left leg "re-scanned," Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw missed much of the 2023 season with a stress reaction in his left tibia, and he's still having trouble getting past the injury. While Lodolo is able to throw without issue, he "still feels it" in his leg the day after, per Bell. Being ready for the beginning of the season is still possible if Lodolo can be game-ready by the end of next week, but that looks to be very much in question.
Feb 29 2024Lodolo (tibia) will throw live batting practice Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reds manager David Bell noted that how Lodolo fares during the live BP session and, even more importantly, how he bounces back a day later, will go a long way in determining whether he'll be ready for Opening Day. The left-hander is being eased along this spring after he missed much of last season with a stress reaction in his left tibia.
Feb 28 2024Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Lodolo (tibia) is at least a week away from his Cactus League debut, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bell noted that Graham Ashcraft (toe) is slated for his spring debut within the next week, adding that Lodolo's appearance would come after Aschraft's. It's still a relatively vague timetable but further emphasizes that the Reds will be proceeding cautiously with Lodolo this spring after he missed much of last season with a stress reaction to his left tibia. Lodolo acknowledged at the start of camp that while the leg doesn't hurt while he's pitching, it's not yet 100 percent.
Feb 22 2024Reds manager David Bell said Thursday that Lodolo (tibia) is slated to face live hitters in his next throwing session, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo avoided offseason surgery to address a stress reaction to his left tibia, an injury he suffered in August while on a rehab assignment. The young southpaw is seemingly healthy again for the early stages of spring training, but the Reds have been taking it slowly with him following a lost season in which he was limited to just seven starts with the big club. Lodolo has thus far been pain-free during his bullpen sessions, and facing hitters without any discomfort will be the final hurdle he needs to clear before he's integrated into the Cactus League pitching schedule. He's still tracking to be part of the Reds' Opening Day rotation, though any setback with his leg or any other sort of health concern that crops up would likely result in him beginning the season on the injured list.
Feb 18 2024Lodolo (leg) threw a bullpen session Saturday and acknowledged being pain-free, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo, who was limited to seven starts in 2023, has been in Arizona since mid-January and estimated he's thrown off a mound seven or eight times. While the left-hander's leg is pain-free when pitching, he acknowledged that it isn't feeling 100 percent. "That's where I got into trouble last year. I was feeling it and tried to continue going for a month-and-a-half. It just gave out," he said. "We're trying to avoid that. We're being smarter with the build-up." Saturday's session, in which Lodolo threw 25 pitches, was his second since camp opened earlier this week; he tossed 20 pitches Wednesday. Reds manager David Bell said Lodolo could be ready by Opening Day if "everything goes well, goes perfect."
Feb 13 2024Lodolo (leg) is projected to be a member of the Reds' rotation, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was limited to just seven starts in 2023 due to a lower-leg injury and will need to prove he's 100 percent healthy before the Reds hand him the final spot in the rotation. And, there will be no shortage of competitors for the job, as Brandon Williamson, Nick Martinez and Connor Phillips are in the mix. Cincinnati's staff should have the depth to manage any holes in the rotation that typically crop up during the regular season.
Sep 1 2023Lodolo will not require surgery on his injured left tibia, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is, however, done for the season, as previously reported. Lodolo finished the 2023 campaign having thrown just 34.1 innings with the Reds, collecting a 6.29 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB. The upside with the southpaw will remain heading into 2024, but he'll have to show he's healthy.
Aug 31 2023Lodolo (tibia) was ruled out Thursday for the remainder of the 2023 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's rather unsurprising news after Lodolo suffered a second stress reaction in his left tibia last week while making a rehab start for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville. The 25-year-old left-hander finishes the season with a 2-1 record, 6.29 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 47:10 K:BB in just seven major-league starts covering 34.1 innings.
Aug 25 2023Lodolo (tibia) has officially been pulled off his rehab assignment, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo suffered another stress reaction in his left tibia during his third rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, which is the same injury that has kept him out for the bulk of the season. While no timetable has been established, it seems unlikely at this point that he'll be able to make it back before the end of the regular season.
Aug 22 2023Lodolo was diagnosed Tuesday with another stress reaction in his left tibia and is out indefinitely, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo suffered the setback while making his third minor-league rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Louisville, and it's the same exact injury that has kept him on the shelf since early May. He's seeking a second medical opinion and the Reds aren't commenting further, but the 25-year-old southpaw now seems questionable to return to the major-league rotation before the end of the 2023 regular season.
Aug 18 2023Lodolo (tibia) struck out six over three scoreless innings while making his second rehab start Tuesday at Double-A Chattanooga. He allowed no hits and walked two in the 49-pitch appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo has now allowed just one hit while striking out 10 across five innings through two rehab starts, the first of which came last week in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The southpaw took the hill Tuesday on three days' rest, but he'll receive the standard four days off before making his next start Sunday at Triple-A Louisville, per MLB.com. If Lodolo is able to build up his pitch count into the 60-to-75 range Sunday and escapes the outing unscathed, he could return from the 60-day injured list to make his next start with the Reds during the team's series in Arizona the following weekend.
Aug 15 2023Lodolo (lower leg) shifted his rehab assignment Tuesday from the Arizona Complex League to Double-A Chattanooga. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo looked sharp in his rehab debut this past Friday in the rookie-level ACL, striking out four of the seven batters he faced across two scoreless innings. Out since early May because of a stress reaction in his left tibia, the 25-year-old southpaw is currently trending toward a late-August return to the Cincinnati rotation. Hunter Greene (hip) is also making progress on the farm.
Aug 11 2023Lodolo (lower leg) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo will begin rehabbing in rookie ball before progressing his way up the minors to face tougher competition. The 25-year-old lefty put up a 6.29 ERA and 1.75 WHIP over 34.1 innings across seven starts and is expected to return to the Reds' rotation before the end of August.
Aug 5 2023Lodolo (lower leg) will throw another bullpen session Monday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If all goes well, Lodolo is expected to throw two innings the following Friday, presumably as part of a simulated game. The left-hander's condition has improved over the last 10 days, and the Reds moved up his expected return date to late August.
Jul 28 2023Lodolo (lower leg) threw a side session Friday and is now targeting a return in late August, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reds manager David Bell had previously suggested Lodolo wouldn't be an option for the big-league club until September. However, the lefty has moved his estimated return date up with his progress since shedding his walking boot. Lodolo still has hurdles to clear before he heads out on a rehab assignment, but teammate Hunter Greene (hip) is targeting an Aug. 20 return and it sounds like Lodolo won't be far behind provided he avoids a setback.
Jul 26 2023Lodolo (lower leg) is not expected to be an option for the Reds until September, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo did throw a bullpen session Tuesday, which was the first time he's thrown off a mound since he went down with a left tibia stress reaction in early May. He's just now ramping back up after a long layoff, though, and it's going to take a while to rebuild stamina. "That's kind of how I've been thinking about it. It's a little bit tough because there hasn't been a calendar yet," Bell said earlier in July when asked if September was a realistic return date for Lodolo. "That seems right to me."
Jul 15 2023Lodolo (lower leg) shed his walking boot and is playing catch, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo had been throwing from a stool before removing the boot and is now on his feet playing catch. The left-hander arrived at Cincinnati's training complex in Goodyear (Ariz.) on July 3 to begin a throwing program. Reds manager David Bell said Lodolo is taking it slow and will likely return some time after fellow starter Hunter Greene (hip), who is expected to be activated in early August.
Jun 30 2023Lodolo (lower leg) will begin a rehab program in Arizona on Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An MRI taken Wednesday was encouraging, and he's been cleared to take off his walking boot in the next few days. There isn't much clarity regarding his return date, but Lodolo isn't expected back until at least August. The 25-year-old lefty held a 6.29 ERA and 1.75 WHIP through 34.1 innings before being shut down due to a stress reaction in his left tibia.
Jun 14 2023Lodolo (leg) received encouraging results from his MRI on Wednesday, but he won't be able to return until early August at the earliest, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo is still in a walking boot from the stress reaction he suffered in his left tibia, and he'll continue to wear the boot for at least two more weeks, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The left-hander will miss at least another six weeks while he recovers and rehabs, and the Reds will take plenty of precaution with the 25-year-old before he returns to the mound.
Jun 3 2023Cincinnati transferred Lodolo (leg) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo remains in a protective walking boot more than two weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left tibia. This move to the 60-day IL means he'll be out until at least mid-July.
Jun 1 2023Reds manager David Bell said Thursday that Lodolo (leg) will remain in a walking boot for the next two weeks, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This update from Bell stems from a scheduled two-week checkup on the stress reaction in Lodolo's left tibia. There's no timetable yet for when he might resume throwing, and it's safe to say now that it won't happen before mid-June. With the buildup required once he does finally pick up a baseball again, the 25-year-old left-hander can probably be ruled out until sometime around the All-Star break.
May 17 2023Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that an MRI conducted on Lodolo's left leg revealed a stress reaction in his tibia, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo is in a walking boot and will be re-evaluated after he gets another MRI in two weeks. Bell previously said Sunday that the left-hander will likely be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks in total due to the injury, and fantasy managers should probably plan for longer. Lodolo compiled a 2-1 record, 6.29 ERA and 1.75 WHIP over 34.1 innings before landing on the 15-day injured list over the weekend.
May 14 2023Cincinnati placed Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left calf tendinosis, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was scratched from his start Saturday due to trouble with his left calf, and an examination back in Cincinnati revealed the tendinosis. Reds manager David Bell told reporters that it will probably be a minimum of four weeks before Lodolo is able to return, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The Reds won't need a fifth starter next week, but an arm like Levi Stoudt could be added to the rotation to replace Lodolo while the southpaw recovers.
May 13 2023Lodolo has been scratched from his scheduled start Saturday in Miami and will return to Cincinnati to receive further evaluation of his lingering ankle/calf injury, Jim Day of Bally Sports Cincinnati reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Day, Lodolo's injury has bothered him off and on since spring training and initially resulted in the Reds pushing his start back from Thursday to Saturday. With Lodolo continuing to experience discomfort despite getting an extra two days of rest, he'll now get a checkup as the Reds look to glean more information on the extent of the injury. Levi Stoudt was scratched from his scheduled start at Triple-A Louisville on Friday and is en route to Miami, so he would presumably be in line to make a spot start in place of Lodolo on Saturday if he arrives at the ballpark with enough time to warm up prior to the game's 1:10 p.m. ET start time.
May 10 2023Lodolo (calf) is listed as the Reds' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo had been in line to start Thursday's series finale with the Mets at Great American Ball Park, but he'll instead make his next turn through the rotation in Miami after the Reds opted to push him back two days in the pitching schedule while he managed a sore left calf. Provided Lodolo doesn't have any setbacks while he likely throws a bullpen session Thursday, he shouldn't face any restrictions Saturday as he prepares for his eighth start of the 2023 campaign.
May 9 2023Lodolo's next start has been pushed back from Thursday to Saturday due to left calf soreness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo will get a couple extra days of rest -- and treatment for the calf issue -- after struggling in his last turn through the Reds' rotation Saturday against the White Sox. He's now set to face the Marlins instead of the Mets with this alteration. Ben Lively, called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, seems likely to start in Lodolo's place Thursday versus New York.
May 6 2023Lodolo did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over 3.2 innings against the White Sox. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was unable to make it through the fourth inning Saturday, marking his shortest outing of the season. Once again, he was plagued by the long ball, giving up solo homers to Hanser Alberto and Seby Zavala prior to exiting. Lodolo has now given up multiple home runs in four straight starts while only pitching more than five frames once in seven appearances. Though Lodolo has shown excellent strikeout stuff (12.32 K/9), his fantasy value is capped by his pitiful 2.64 HR/9 and 6.29 ERA.
Apr 30 2023Lodolo allowed three runs on five hits over five-plus innings during Sunday's loss to Oakland. He struck out seven and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lodolo was in line for his third win before the Reds' bullpen coughed up the lead. It was his first start of the year without issuing a walk and he improved his season K:BB to 44:9 through 30.2 frames. Lodolo was once again cursed by the long ball Sunday; the three runs against him came on two homers, including Jesus Aguilar's two-run shot in the first inning. Lodolo didn't allow a home run in his first two starts but has been taken deep eight times in his last four outings.