SP - Cincinnati Reds
- Age 28
- TCU
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #45
- Best / Worst
- #37 / #71
- ADP
- #135
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesNick Lodolo finally delivered the healthy, front-line season managers have been waiting for in 2025, logging 156.2 innings with a 3.33 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and career-best 4.8% walk rate. The improved command was the separator, as his BB% dropped sharply while maintaining a strong 24.3% strikeout rate and suppressing hard contact (87.6 mph EV). His 3.81 FIP suggests the ERA was mostly earned, though a slightly elevated 3.4% HR rate and fly-ball lean in Cincinnati keep some volatility baked in. The 2026 projections forecast another step forward in workload with ratios that remain comfortably above league average, positioning Lodolo as a high-end SP2 with SP1 upside if the command gains hold. Durability is still part of the evaluation given prior injuries, but the underlying profile — plus control, above-average swing-and-miss and neutral batted-ball quality — supports drafting him confidently inside the top 25-30 starters with room for profit.
Player News
View More NewsNick Lodolo throws live BP Sunday
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.
Recent Articles
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #121 | #88 | #200 | 19 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #166 | #133 | #155 | 2 |
ECR vs ADP
| G | GS | W | L | SV | BS | HD | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 27 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147.8 | 135 | 63 | 21 | 39 | 149 | 3.82 | 1.18 |
Stats
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| Season | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | BB% | K | K% | ERA | WHIP | ||||||
| 2023 | CIN | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 34.1 | 50 | 24 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 6.02 | 47 | 28.31 | 6.29 | 1.75 | ||||||
| 2024 | CIN | 21 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 115.1 | 101 | 62 | 61 | 13 | 37 | 7.51 | 122 | 24.75 | 4.76 | 1.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | CIN | 29 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 156.2 | 138 | 60 | 58 | 22 | 31 | 4.83 | 156 | 24.30 | 3.33 | 1.08 | ||||||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | DEC | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 28 | @ MIL | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
| Thu, Sep 25 | vs. PIT | - | W | 6.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Fri, Sep 19 | vs. CHC | - | - | 5.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7.71 | 2.36 |
| Sun, Sep 14 | @ ATH | - | L | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8.44 | 1.50 |
Game Schedule
View Schedule| Game | Opp. Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opp | Time | Pitcher | VBR | Matchup |
| Thu, Mar 26th | vs BOS | 4:10pm | #4 | ||
| Sat, Mar 28th | vs BOS | 4:10pm | |||
| Sun, Mar 29th | vs BOS | 1:40pm | |||
| Mon, Mar 30th | vs PIT | 6:40pm | |||
