Nick Lodolo

Nick Lodolo threw a live batting practice session on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Lodolo broke out last season with a 3.33 ERA and 156 strikeouts across 156 2/3 innings. He figures to remain in the middle of the Reds starting rotation.

Nick Lodolo and the Cincinnati Reds have avoided arbitration. The young lefthander will make $4.725 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Lodolo enjoyed a breakout season last year, going 9-8 with a 3.33 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 156.2 innings. He also tied for the league lead with two complete games and tossed his first career shutout against the Nationals on July 23. His command improved greatly last season as he posted a career-best 4.8% walk rate. The southpaw will turn 28 next month and projects to be the fourth starter in Cincinnati's rotation.

Nick Lodolo is expected to be available out of the bullpen for the Reds in their Wild Card series against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Lodolo pitched in relief during Sunday’s regular-season finale. It is expected to be Hunter Greene in Game 1, followed by Zack Littell and Andrew Abbott.

Nick Lodolo has been cleared to throw a bullpen this weekend.

Fantasy Impact

Lodolo said he didn’t feel the need to get any further evaluation. There should be an update on his status following the bullpen.

Nick Lodolo exited his final regular season start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning with a right groin injury.

Fantasy Impact

While Lodolo’s exit was deemed precautionary, his availability to pitch should the Cincinnati Reds make the postseason is uncertain. He was dominant in his final regular season start, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out 12 batters on 81 pitches.