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Reds and Giants play, winner takes 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants face the Reds leading series 1-0

The San Francisco Giants meet the Cincinnati Reds with a 1-0 series lead

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds start season at home against the Giants

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants in the season opener

MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Shelved to begin season The Reds placed Abbott (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Abbott built up to four innings and 50 pitches in his second and final Cactus League outing this past Saturday, but since he's not quite stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, the Reds will have him open the season on the IL, after he got off to a delayed start this spring due to a shoulder issue. He'll be eligible for activation April 8, and he should be ready to go on or around that date if he experiences no setbacks while making another rehab start or two over the next two weeks. Carson Spiers appears in line to serve as the Reds' No. 5 starter until Abbott is cleared to join the big-league rotation.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws four scoreless innings Abbott (shoulder) allowed one hit and struck out three over four scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against the Padres.

Impact Abbott made his second Cactus League start and was impressive against a star-studded San Diego lineup. The left-hander's progression during spring training was slow played as a precaution, as Abbott missed the final six weeks of the 2024 regular season with a shoulder injury that persisted over the winter. As such, he'll open the season on the injured list. Now it's all about how much time Abbott needs to get ready to rejoin the rotation. He worked his pitch count to 50 on Saturday, which means at least one more outing.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another Reds Starter to Start Season on IL The Opening Day roster is coming together and the Reds are planning on placing starting pitcher Andrew Abbott on the IL to start the year.

MARCH 21, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Spiers named No. 5 starter as Abbott heads to injured list GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds decided that Andrew Abbott ran out of time in his bid to open the season on time and in the rotation after start...

MARCH 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Carson Spiers becomes Reds fifth starter and Andrew Abbott will go on the injured list

Carson Spiers will enter the season as the Cincinnati Reds’ fifth starter and Andrew Abbott will go on the injured list

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott to open on injured list; Carson Spiers 5th starter After announcing Andrew Abbott will open on the IL and sending Lyon Richardson to the minors, the Cincinnati Reds have 15 healthy pitchers f...

MARCH 20, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Headed to injured list Abbott will begin the season on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Abbott was able to make his spring debut Monday after spending most of camp working through the same shoulder issue that put an early end to his 2024 campaign. He was able to go three innings during his first spring start, but the Reds will send him to the 15-day IL at the start of the season to ensure he has enough time to build up his workload -- ideally to around five frames. While Abbott is out, Carson Spiers will serve as the fifth member of Cincinnati's rotation.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Abbott allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over three innings in Monday's spring start against the Guardians.

Impact Results weren't important for Abbott, who was behind other starter candidates due to a shoulder issue that first cropped up at the end of the 2024 regular season and stayed with him over the winter. He made his Cactus League debut and was pleased with the 48-pitch effort, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. The left-hander felt he was locating all of his pitches and getting three up-and-downs was a positive. The Reds would like Abbott to able to work five innings to feel comfortable inserting him into the rotation to start the regular season. Abbott will have one more opportunity during the Cactus League. Cincinnati does not need a fifth starter until April 5, which would give Abbott another session against minor leaguers or in a simulated game. If Abbott is not ready to go by then, Graham Ashcraft or Carson Spiers would fill in.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Favorite to win fifth starter's job? Abbott appears to be the favorite to win the Reds' fifth starter job, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abbott is the favorite to win the job despite not yet pitching in a major league spring training game this season, in part because the Reds don't need a fifth starter right away and because he has an incumbency advantage. That said, his edge is pretty precarious. "If there's a hiccup -- even not just him but weather-wise -- it could derail that first day," manager Terry Francona said.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws in minor-league game Abbott (shoulder) made his spring debut in a minor-league game Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. He went two innings and stuck out one.

Impact Abbott retired the first six batters faced, the to raise his pitch count, the relaxed rules on the practice field allowed the him to face a fourth batter in his second inning, whom the left-hander walked. Abbott was encouraged by the results. including the ability to throw strikes and the nature of the balls put into play. After throwing 31 pitches in the game environment, he tossed 11 more in the bullpen. Abbott, who missed the final six weeks of the 2024 regular season with a left shoulder strain, was on a slower path this spring and never showed signs of injury or a setback. The Reds will examine him Thursday and figure the next step. There's one available spot in the rotation open, and the club would like to see Abbott get up to five innings. An early off day in the regular season means the Reds would not need a fifth starter for the first turn of the rotation, which would buy some time. Graham Ashcraft and Carson Spiers are also in the mix.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could debut this week Abbott (shoulder) is expected to make his Cactus League debut by the middle of this week, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abbott has been on a slower throwing progression than other starters but was enthused when talking about his status Sunday. "It definitely feels good. I feel ready to go," Abbott said. "I think it's a smart way of doing it, not rushing into it." The left-hander felt nothing abnormal after throwing 32 pitches in a two-inning, live batting practice session Friday.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abbott slated to make Cactus League debut this week TEMPE, Ariz. -- Whether Andrew Abbott can be ready in time to begin the season in the Reds' rotation remains unknown. But a big hurdle on hi...

MARCH 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

Abbott takes 'big step' in build-up to game action MESA, Ariz -- Though he's behind other starters in his throwing progression, Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott completed an important step by facin...

MARCH 2, 2025 • MLB.COM

Completes first live session of camp Abbott (shoulder) expressed optimism Sunday that he'll be ready for Opening Day after he recently tossed his first live batting practice session of the spring, Gordon Wittenmyer of...

Impact Just two days earlier, manager Terry Francona suggested that Abbott's availability for Opening Day was more of a question mark, but the southpaw's ability to face hitters is a big step in a positive direction. Abbott is likely to throw live BP sessions on at least a couple more occasions before the Reds include him in the Cactus League pitching schedule. He should still have enough time to get stretched out for starting duty before the Reds open their season March 27, but any minor snags in the buildup process would likely make him a candidate for a stint on the injured list.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Opening Day Manager Terry Francona indicated Friday that Abbott's (shoulder) availability for the start of the regular season remains up in the air, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquire...

Impact The left-hander finished last season on the injured list due to a shoulder strain, so he's had a slower, more deliberate buildup early in spring training. A bout with the flu slowed Abbott's progress this week, and Francona doesn't expect the 25-year-old to be built up to 100 pitches by the start of the regular season. He could still begin the season in the starting rotation if he can get built up to about five innings, otherwise Graham Ashcraft or Carson Spiers could get a turn or two before Abbott steps in as the No. 5 starter.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws side session Abbott (shoulder) threw a side bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abbott, who was already on a slower progression due to the shoulder, had added downtime due to an illness that kept him away from the team last weekend. It's unclear when he'll advance to facing hitters in a live batting practice session.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Andrew Abbott and Rhett Lowder be Ready for Opening Day? Reds' Beat Writer Provides an Update Both pitchers are progressing.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Overcomes illness Abbott (shoulder) returned to camp Sunday after being away for two days due to illness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abbott is not yet scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session. The Reds will check in with the left-hander to determine the impact of the last two days of inactivity, then make decisions on the next steps of Abbott's progression.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Behind schedule at start of camp Abbott is a bit behind schedule at the start of spring training while he still works through the left shoulder strain that ended his 2024 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abbott missed the final six weeks of last season and said he had "a few hiccups every now and then" with the shoulder during his offseason throwing program. Because of that, he and the Reds agreed it would be a good idea for the lefty to slow play things this spring. Abbott has been throwing bullpen sessions since the start of spring training, but he will need one or two more before being cleared to face hitters. It's uncertain when he might appear in his first Cactus League game. Abbott is competing for the final spot in the Reds' rotation.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for rest of season Abbott (shoulder) will not return this season, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Abbott has been throwing and will continue to do so in hopes of going into the offseason without any restrictions, but there's not enough time left in the regular season for him to rejoin the Reds' rotation. The left-hander will finish with a 3.72 ERA and 114:52 K:BB over 138 innings covering 25 starts for Cincinnati this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return from IL next week Abbott (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact The side session was Abbott's second since he landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 23 with a left shoulder strain. Abbott is expected to face hitters in live batting practice this weekend, and if all goes well, he could return from the IL next week to make one final appearance before the end of the regular season. Given that he'll have missed more than a month and won't have the benefit of making a minor-league appearance beforehand if he's activated, Abbott is expected to be limited to a relief role.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program Abbott (shoulder) began a throwing program Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Abbott was shut down for nearly two weeks with a left shoulder strain but has been cleared to ramp things back up again. It's going to take him a while to be built back up to start a game for the Reds, but the hope is that he can make it back before the end of the season. Abbott has collected a 3.72 ERA and 114:52 K:BB over 138 innings covering 25 starts for Cincinnati in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Reds and Giants play, winner takes 3-game series

Giants face the Reds leading series 1-0

Reds start season at home against the Giants

Carson Spiers becomes Reds fifth starter and Andrew Abbott will go on the injured list