"You'll see (Williamson) either potentially come in after Burns, or maybe even start a game and have Lowder do it (out of the bullpen). I don't think we feel the need to say it ahead of time as far as strategy goes. That's kind of where we're sitting. You'll see (Williamson) pitch one of those two days (Game 4 or 5 of the season)."
"With Hunter Greene out until midseason, Cincinnati had three rotation locks: Opening Day starter Andrew Abbott, fellow lefty Nick Lodolo and veteran right-hander Brady Singer. Lefty Brandon Williamson and righties Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder have all secured roster spots as well."
"Williamson, 28 next month, entered camp as a particular long shot to make the club. He'd pitched only 30 2/3 innings over the past two seasons combined - none in 2025. He missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery that was performed late in the 2024 campaign."
The Cincinnati Reds announced a six-starter opening day roster with manager Terry Francona deploying a condensed rotation format. Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, and Brady Singer serve as the primary three starters for games one through three. Brandon Williamson, Chase Burns, and Rhett Lowder will fill games four, five, and six in a flexible arrangement, with the exact assignments to be determined. The non-starting pitcher among the trio will be available for long relief or tandem pitching duties. This setup accommodates Hunter Greene's midseason return from injury while maximizing roster flexibility and managing workload distribution.
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