Cincinnati Reds Starter Nick Lodolo Has Successful Rehab Start For Louisville Bats

This is a great sign for his chances of returning to the big leagues in the near future.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) delivers in the first inning during a baseball | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY

CINCINNATI — Reds starter Nick Lodolo had a successful rehab start on Sunday in Triple-A Louisville.

The 26-year-old gave up just one run and two hits in five innings. He had eight strikeouts, issued three walks and threw 77 pitches (49 strikes).

It was Lodolo's first start since May 14. He missed the remainder of the season with a left tibia injury. He pitched great this spring and could join the Reds' rotation in the near future.

Lodolo struck out the side in the second and third innings on Sunday. He'll be big part of the Reds rotation, if he's able to stay healthy this season

Nick Lodolo was firing on all cylinders for the @LouisvilleBats.

The @Reds lefty fanned eight batters -- six consecutive -- in five rehab innings. pic.twitter.com/YaVMgzbW9O
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) March 31, 2024

Nick Lodolo opens the third inning with his fourth consecutive strikeout and fifth overall. #Reds pic.twitter.com/pye05Hh0TX
— OnBaseMachine (@RedsFan_Brandon) March 31, 2024

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