Scouting Report: Rhett Lowder
Cincinnati Reds | SP
Overall
Summary
Rhett Lowder, Cincinnati Reds RHP, exited his start on May 7, 2026 against the Chicago Cubs in the 4th inning due to right shoulder discomfort. He walked back-to-back batters and felt clicking in his AC joint. MRI showed no structural damage, but he received a cortisone injection. The Reds placed him on the 15-day IL on May 13 as a precautionary measure. Manager Terry Francona emphasized the team's intent to manage Lowder carefully given his injury history (missed all of 2025 with forearm and oblique issues). Lowder had a 5.09 ERA in 6 starts (35.1 IP) before the injury, with a 1.39 WHIP and 26:14 K:BB ratio. This is part of a broader pitching crisis for Cincinnati, which also lost Brandon Williamson and Hunter Greene.
Strengths
- No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- Manager taking cautious, preventative approach to protect long-term health
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