Rookie right-hander Rhett Lowder of the Reds has received more unfortunate news regarding his injury status, suffering a significant oblique strain during a rehab appearance in Triple-A Louisville. This setback comes after he was already sidelined for the entire season due to a forearm strain. Manager Terry Francona noted that while a specific recovery timeline is still pending imaging results, this latest injury will undoubtedly delay Lowder's return to the majors. The 23-year-old had shown promise last season and was expected to compete for a rotation spot in Spring Training before injuries disrupted his progress.
Lowder's injury means the Reds will need to adjust their pitching rotation further as they await a clearer timeline for his recovery.
Manager Terry Francona stated that Lowder's oblique strain is 'fairly significant,' indicating a prolonged absence for the rookie right-hander.
With a 1.17 ERA in his first 30 2/3 MLB innings, Lowder had shown promise but now faces another setback that complicates his return.
The Reds are likely to place Lowder on the 60-day injured list to create roster space, backdating to Opening Day.
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