Scouting Report: Zac Lowther
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
Rhett Lowder (note: user requested analysis of "Zac Lowther" but all sources reference Rhett Lowder, a Cincinnati Reds right-handed starter) was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 10, 2026, due to right shoulder discomfort with AC joint clicking. He exited his May 7 start against the Cubs after 3 innings. An MRI revealed no structural damage, and he received a cortisone injection to the AC joint. Manager Terry Francona emphasized this is a precautionary measure to prevent long-term issues, not a quick fix. Lowder will continue throwing but not off a mound initially. This comes after Lowder missed all of 2025 due to forearm and oblique injuries, limiting him to 9.1 minor league innings. In 2024, he posted a 1.17 ERA in 30.2 big league innings. His 2026 season started with a 3.18 ERA before the injury, though he had a rough outing on May 2 against Pittsburgh (8 runs in 1.2 innings).
Strengths
- No structural damage found on MRI
- Impressive 1.17 ERA in 2024 debut (30.2 IP)
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