Reds To Place Rhett Lowder On 15-Day Injured List

"The Reds will place right-hander Rhett Lowder on the 15-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Nationals. Manager Terry Francona told reporters that Lowder was headed to the IL prior to today's 5-0 victory over the Astros, though the Reds opted against making a transaction to add a fresh arm to the bullpen for today's contest. Cincinnati will use Monday's off-day to evaluate their rotation plans before officially sidelining Lowder, though waiting until Tuesday means that Lowder's IL stint can be backdated only until May 9."

"Lowder's last start came on May 7, when he allowed three runs in three innings against the Cubs and was pulled due to what was termed as right shoulder discomfort. An MRI didn't reveal any structural damage, and Francona said Lowder received an injection to help with the discomfort. Lowder will continue to throw for the time being for not off a mound, and Francona indicated that the IL placement is somewhat precautionary."

""Our thought was we're trying not to put a bandaid on something," Francona said. "We want this kid to be able to pitch, and pitch for a long time and not get interrupted so, hopefully, a couple weeks down will do him a world of good.""

"After posting a 1.17 ERA in his first 30 2/3 big league innings in 2024, Lowder was unable to follow up on that impressive debut due to forearm and oblique injuries that limited him to only 9 1/3 minor league innings in 2025. Returning to action as part of Cincinnati's Opening Day rotation, Lowder managed a 3.18 ERA over his first six starts before things went south in his last two outings. Lowder's abbreviated start against the Cubs came five days after the Pirates torched him for eight runs over just 1 1/3 innings."

Rhett Lowder will be placed on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the Nationals. Cincinnati decided not to add a bullpen arm for the current game and will use Monday’s off-day to evaluate rotation plans before officially sidelining him. The IL placement can be backdated only until May 9 because it will occur on Tuesday. Lowder’s last start on May 7 ended after three innings against the Cubs due to right shoulder discomfort. An MRI showed no structural damage, and he received an injection. He will continue throwing without a mound, and the move is precautionary to avoid interrupting his pitching long-term.

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