Trending Now - Nick Lodolo Leaves Game Due to Finger Blister Injury

WHO:

Nick Lodolo, left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

José Ramírez, third baseman for the Cleveland Guardians

Terry Francona, manager of the Cleveland Guardians

Andrew Abbott, starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

Brady Singer, starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

Rhett Lowder, No. 4 prospect for the Cincinnati Reds

Chase Burns, starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

Brandon Williamson, starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds

WHAT:

Nick Lodolo exited his start against the Guardians after throwing 10 pitches due to a blister on his left index finger.

Lodolo previously went on the injured list due to a blister on June 25th, 2024, and was activated on July 9th, 2024.

Lodolo also went on the injured list for the same issue on August 5th, 2025, and was activated on August 27th, 2025.

The Reds planned to start Lodolo in their second game of the regular season on March 28th, 2026, against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

The Reds were set to open the season with six starting pitchers on their 26-man roster.

WHERE:

Goodyear, Arizona, where the Cactus League games are held.

Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

WHEN:

Lodolo exited the game on March 22nd, 2026.

The Reds' regular season starts on March 28th, 2026.

WHY:

Lodolo exited the game due to discomfort caused by a blister on his left index finger.

HOW:

A trainer and manager Terry Francona visited Lodolo on the mound after he appeared uncomfortable, leading to his early exit from the game.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:20 UTC)

In a concerning development for the Cincinnati Reds, left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo exited his start against the Cleveland Guardians today due to discomfort from a blister on his left index finger after just ten pitches. Manager Terry Francona and a trainer attended to Lodolo on the mound before he left the game, raising questions about his availability for the upcoming regular season opener against the Boston Red Sox on March 28. This isn't the first time Lodolo has faced this issue, as he has previously been placed on the injured list for similar blisters in both June and August of 2024 and 2025.