Cincinnati, OH – After a month-long hiatus, Nick Lodolo, the left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is set to rejoin the active roster. The team announced his activation from the 15-day injured list, with Lodolo scheduled to take the mound for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This move comes as the team shuffles its lineup, making space for the returning pitcher while managing other player injuries.
Lodolo's return follows a period of recovery from a recurring blister issue on his left index finger. This is not the first time the 28-year-old southpaw has dealt with such an ailment; previous seasons, including 2024 and 2025, also saw him sidelined due to similar finger problems. In an effort to mitigate future occurrences, Lodolo has reportedly modified his curveball grip. His recent rehabilitation start with Triple-A Louisville saw him pitch 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, a crucial step towards his major league comeback.
In a corresponding roster move, right-hander Zach McCambley has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville to accommodate Lodolo's return. McCambley, 27, recently made his major league debut and appeared in seven relief outings, posting a 4.70 ERA over 7 2/3 innings. Additionally, the Reds have acquired first baseman/outfielder Michael Toglia, purchasing his contract and subsequently placing right-hander Hunter Greene on the 60-day injured list. Greene is scheduled for elbow surgery this week, effectively ending his season. Toglia, turning 28 soon, returns to the majors after a stint with the Colorado Rockies, where he displayed power with 42 home runs and 108 RBIs in 280 games over four seasons.
Lodolo's season record currently stands at 3-2 with an earned run average of 4.60. Over 12 starts, he has recorded 50 strikeouts and issued 27 walks across 62 2/3 innings. His career statistics, spanning from 2022, include a 27-24 record, a 4.13 ERA, 506 strikeouts, and 144 walks in 472 1/3 innings across 88 games, 87 of which were starts. The Reds drafted Lodolo in the first round as the seventh overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, highlighting the organization's long-term investment in his potential.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to welcome back key pitcher Nick Lodolo after his recovery from a finger blister, a move that necessitated several roster adjustments including sending Zach McCambley to Triple-A and acquiring Michael Toglia following Hunter Greene's season-ending injury. Lodolo's return is highly anticipated as the team navigates its upcoming games.
