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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Nick Lodolo returned from the injured list on May 8, 2026 after a blister issue sidelined him for the first six weeks of the season. In 2025, he posted a career-best 3.33 ERA over 156.2 innings with two complete games and a 5.03 K/BB ratio, earning consideration for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. However, his 2026 debut has been rocky. In his first start against Houston, he allowed 4 runs on 5 hits with 2 strikeouts over 5.1 innings, giving up two home runs. In his second start against Washington, he struggled with command, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits with 3 walks and 6 strikeouts over 4 innings. Manager Terry Francona rates him as one of the best pitchers in baseball and expects him to be a major boost to the rotation once he builds back his stamina and sharpens his command. The Reds' pitching staff has been decimated by injuries (Brandon Williamson on 60-day IL, Rhett Lowder with shoulder issues, Emilio Pagan with hamstring injury), making Lodolo's return critical.
Strengths
- + Career-best 2025 season with 3.33 ERA and 156.2 innings
- + One of the best breaking balls in baseball
- + Elite chase rate among MLB pitchers
- + One of the best walk rates in the game
- + Two complete games in 2025
- + Selected for Team USA World Baseball Classic consideration
- + Manager Francona rates him as one of the best pitchers in baseball
- + Successful rehab starts with no blister recurrence
- + Throwing all pitches effectively with good strike percentage
- + High strikeout potential (6 K's in recent start)
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Nick Lodolo is a sp for the Cincinnati Reds.
Player Overview
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Cincinnati Reds
Recent News
Alec Bohm went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk Monday in the Phillies' 5-4 win over the Reds on Monday.
May 18, 2026
Nick Lodolo yielded three runs and walked five in 5 2/3 innings Monday in a no-decision against the Phillies.
May 18, 2026
Kyle Schwarber will try to homer off Nick Lodolo tonight in Philadelphia
May 18, 2026
Nick Lodolo took a no-decision in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Nationals, serving up five runs on six hits over four innings pitched.
May 13, 2026
Luis Garcia Jr. is not in the lineup for Wednesday's showdown against the Reds.
May 13, 2026