Rhett Lowder

Rhett Lowder (shoulder) has been throwing off flat ground for the last few weeks since being cleared by the medical staff, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Lowder, 23, sees mound work nearing—progressing sans timeline after a shoulder snag, his rotation hopes dim, pointing to an IL start then Triple-A Louisville; his 1.17 ERA over six late-2024 starts (30.2 innings) dazzles still. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him; that arm’s a gem waiting to shine.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Rhett Lowder "feels good" and is "excited about where he is."

Fantasy Impact

Lowder began a throwing progression on Monday. "It’s going to take a while to ramp back up if we do this appropriately," Francona said. "When you see him feeling good, the time table is going to work itself out. The fact that he feels good is what’s important.”

Rhett Lowder is starting a throwing progression on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Lowder is working his way back from dealing with elbow soreness. "I hit a hiccup, but I feel great with where I'm at now," Lowder said. "It was a blessing in disguise. It opened a light to things I need to work on with my body that I didn't know about."

Rhett Lowder is "delayed" entering camp because of shoulder soreness that came up early January.

Fantasy Impact

There is no structural damage for Lowder. He called it "nothing crazy" and expects to start a throwing program this week.

Rhett Lowder delivered a strong performance, allowing zero earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his commendable effort, Lowder was left without a decision, a recurring theme that might frustrate fantasy managers given his solid 1.17 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through six starts. His low strikeout rate (6.5 K/9) continues to be a concern for those needing whiffs, but his ability to suppress runs makes him a viable option in deeper leagues or as a streaming candidate in favorable matchups. However, his lack of run support and win potential on the Reds could limit his overall fantasy impact.