Lodolo's Recurring Blister Has Plagued His 2026 Season
The Reds starter has landed on the IL twice due to a throwing-hand blister tied to his breaking ball mechanics.
Nick Lodolo has dealt with a recurring blister on his throwing hand throughout the 2026 season, a condition linked to how he grips his breaking pitches. The injury has sent him to the IL twice, limiting his availability. When healthy, his results have been inconsistent, with a 5.24 ERA over 79 innings. In his last two outings he surrendered 10 runs across just 7.1 innings.
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Cincinnati tested the market on two roster pieces ahead of the Aug 31 playoff eligibility deadline, but no team put in a claim on either player.
Reds' Suárez and Friedl Clear Waivers, Remain in Cincinnati
Both players went unclaimed after the Reds placed them on waivers, per Ken Rosenthal, and neither can be waived again under August 31 deadline rules.