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Throws bullpen session Lodolo (blister) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session Thursday at less-than full intensity, MLB.com reports.

Impact Lodolo's session was described as going well, and the left-hander is scheduled for another one Sunday. The blister reared itself late in spring training and impacted Lodolo's rehab start earlier this month.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen session Thursday Lodolo (finger) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact It will be his first time throwing off the mound since he exited a rehab start a week ago when he had a setback with the blister on his left index finger. Reds manager Terry Francona said that how aggressive Lodolo will be with his throwing during the bullpen session will depend on how he feels. If Lodolo is able to complete his mound work without any issues, more clarity should be available regarding a rehab start and return to the Reds' rotation.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Lodolo is using a new "resource" to deal with his blister issue and is making some progress in his recovery. He played catch on Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard re...

Impact This is not the first time that Lodolo has dealt with the blister issue, and yet one of the problems for him is the lack of a blister specialist to help him out. "Everyone's skin is different," Lodolo said. "How it feels, how you throw the ball, how it comes off of your finger, the pressure. A lot of guys are more middle finger on the ball. I'm more index finger heavy. It's about figuring out how we can manage it. I threw a good amount last year, and it only happened once."

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Terry Francona Reveals Silver Lining in Reds-Nick Lodolo Injury Disaster The Reds need to figure out a way to get Nick Lodolo back on the big league mound.

APRIL 5 • SI.COM

Lodolo exits Minor League rehab start early due to blister flareup Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo, who is currently on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, made a rehab start for...

APRIL 3 • MLB.COM

Exits rehab start early Lodolo (blister) exited his minor-league rehab start with Single-A Daytona in the third inning, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lodolo was looking to move past the blister on his left index finger by making one start with Single-A Daytona, but the blister reared its ugly head with two outs in the top of the third, forcing the southpaw out of the contest. The hope was that the 28-year-old would be able to return to the Reds in the coming days, but that now appears to be unlikely. Lodolo retired all eight batters he faced in order Thursday, striking out four in the process, and he finished having thrown just 40 pitches when he was scheduled to throw between 60 and 65.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo exits rehab start early with injury Nick Lodolo, the Reds' projected No. 2 starter, retired eight hitters in order before exiting in the third inning due to injury.

APRIL 2 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

May need one rehab start Lodolo (blister) is scheduled to throw between 60 and 65 pitches during Thursday's rehab start for Single-A Daytona, MLB.com reports.

Impact If all goes well, Lodolo could rejoin the Reds during a four-game series against the Marlins that begins Monday. He was bothered by a blister late in spring training that eventually forced him to the 15-day injured list to open the regular season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' left-hander Nick Lodolo will make rehab start on Thursday

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a rehab assignment on Thursday

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Making rehab start Thursday Lodolo (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Daytona on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact As long as things go well in Thursday's outing, Lodolo will be set to make his season debut for the Reds next week in Miami. The left-hander is working his way back from a blister on his left index finger but was cleared for game action after throwing a successful bullpen session Sunday. When Lodolo is ready to rejoin the rotation, Brandon Williamson could be sent to Triple-A Louisville or the bullpen.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Lodolo (finger) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Lodolo landed on the injured list ahead of Opening Day due to a blister on his left index finger, and after starting to play catch Tuesday, he's now been cleared to resume mound work. If all goes well Sunday, the 28-year-old could make a rehab start in the minors Wednesday.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Move to IL official The Reds placed Lodolo (finger) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Lodolo had been slated to pitch during the Reds' first series of the season but will instead hit the shelf after he exited his final Grapefruit League start last weekend when he developed a blister on his left index finger. The southpaw was able to resume playing catch Tuesday, so assuming his finger presents no further issues for him while he builds back up, he could be ready to return from the IL when first eligible April 7.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo will start season on injured list due to blister on his finger

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo will open the season on the injured list as he recovers from a blister on his left index finger

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Headed to injured list Lodolo (finger) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lodolo began playing catch Tuesday -- his first time throwing since leaving his start Sunday with a finger blister -- but the Reds have officially concluded that the 28-year-old is better off beginning the season on the IL. The move will give him all the time he needs to recover fully; meanwhile, Brandon Williamson will step in to fill the void in Cincinnati's rotation.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch; IL still possible Lodolo (finger) played light catch Tuesday with 15-to-20 throws, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lodolo -- who is recovering from a blister on his left index finger -- said afterward that things went OK, but the hurler "didn't sound particularly enthused," per Wittenmyer. The lefty is tentatively slated to make his season debut Saturday versus the Red Sox, but it's considered likely that Lodolo will either be pushed back or placed on the injured list. The Reds will make a decision on Lodolo's status soon.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will play catch Tuesday Lodolo (finger) is scheduled to play catch Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lodolo had to exit Sunday's Cactus League outing against the Guardians due to a blister on his left index finger. He's tentatively slated to start Saturday versus the Red Sox, but getting pushed back or placed on the injured list are viewed as likelier scenarios for the southpaw. Lodolo has a history of blister problems, so expect the Reds to proceed cautiously so as not to make the issue worse.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lodolo exits early with blister on left index finger GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Nick Lodolo’s final Cactus League tuneup before the Reds break camp in Arizona lasted 10 pitches after the left-hander ex...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Departs with finger blister Lodolo was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League start against the Guardians due to a blister on his left index finger, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact The left-hander allowed two runs on a walk and a two-run homer before exiting the contest without recording an out. It's a concerning development in Lodolo's final outing before the regular season, though the Reds could be pulling him early as a precautionary measure. He should be considered day-to-day for now, with his status likely to be updated in the next day or two.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up Lodolo allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Guardians.

Impact Lodolo made his fourth Cactus League start and upped his pitch count to 77 (46 strikes) with one start remaining before the regular season begins. The lefty allowed a home run for the third consecutive outing but was much improved from his previous outing, when the Dodgers touched him for six runs. Lodolo is set to start the Reds' second game of the regular season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stung by Dodgers Lodolo allowed six runs on six hits while striking out three over four innings in Thursday's spring start against the Dodgers. He also hit a batter.

Impact The Dodgers jumped on Lodolo in the first inning with four runs on four hits and a hit batsman. His fastball wasn't locating well in the inning, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The left-hander then hung a curveball that Max Muncy hit out of the park for a two-run home run in the third. The good news is that Lodolo got through four innings (61 pitches).

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lodolo to follow fellow lefty Abbott in Reds' rotation to begin 2026 GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Not only is a left-handed pitcher starting for the Reds on Opening Day in Andrew Abbott, but another lefty will be pitchi...

MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Works around traffic Lodolo allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings in Saturday's spring start against the Royals.

Impact Lodolo faced adversity from jump street when former teammate Jonathan India led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run. More traffic followed in the next two innings, but the left-hander managed to work out of jams in his second Cactus League outing. Pitchers like to avoid that type of stress if possible, but it can be a positive. Lodolo worked his pitch count to 58 (32 strikes).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lodolo effective despite base traffic in Spring Training outing SURPRISE, Ariz. – For his second Spring Training start of 2026, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo got plenty of opportunities to work from t...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Strong spring debut Lodolo allowed two hits and struck out four over two scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring start against the White Sox.

Impact Lodolo struck out the side in the first inning before working out of a one-out, two-on jam in the second. He threw a total of 40 pitches (30 strikes) in what was a promising Cactus League debut. The left-hander is coming off his best statistical season with a career-high 28 starts and career-low 3.33 ERA in 2025.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Reds' left-hander Nick Lodolo will make rehab start on Thursday

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo will start season on injured list due to blister on his finger