Get on the phone…tell your bros. Nick Lodolo, the Cincinnati Reds ACE, is nearly back.
Nick Lodolo pitched 5 Innings of 2 Hit Ball on 3/31
Nick Lodolo faced the Pittsburgh Pirates AAA affiliate yesterday in his rehab outing for the Louisville Bats – He went 5 IP with 8 Ks before hitting a batter & issuing a borderline walk. He suffered only 2 hits. His stuff looked GREAT. Reached 95.2 MPH on his fastball with normal extension.
The Update we’re all waiting to hear…
According to Gordon Wittenmeyer of The Enquirer, Nick Lodolo progressed well from his rehab assignment game 1. As most know, this is important that the information comes out today, because Nick’s discomfort was taking place AFTER his games, not during. As of 5pm 4/1/24, Nick Lodolo is scheduled to make one more brief rehab start in AAA Louisville, and will then make his 2024 MLB Debut on April 10th at home in GABP against the Milwaukee Brewers, which will prove to be a big time game.
Roster Moves pending…
Nick Lodolo being back will mean Nick Martinez likely heads to the bullpen. BUT WAIT…according to the article cited above, the Cincinnati Reds may opt to utilize a 6 man rotation much like they did last season in parts of the year. Ian Gibaut is also due back, as is Sam Moll, so roster moves will be taking place next week regardless. Those? To be announced. Check back in, or follow along on Twitter/X.
