Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo works against a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo works against a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
CINCINNATI (AP) 鈥 The Cincinnati Reds scratched left-hander Nick Lodolo from his start on Tuesday against 色色啦 because of an illness.
鈥淗e had a high temperature, chills, tried to fight through it (but) he’s not going to pitch tonight,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. 鈥淲hen you find a way to win on a night like this, that’s good for you. Now, it’s challenging. We’ll see how we do.鈥
The Reds will go with a bullpen game against the AL East-leading Blue Jays, beginning with Scott Barlow making his first career start. The right-hander is slated for his 68th appearance in his first season with Cincinnati.
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Entering Tuesday’s action, the Reds were four games back of the New York Mets for the third NL wild card. The Reds host the Mets for a three-game series this weekend.
Cincinnati also brought up left-hander Reiver Sanmartin from Triple-A Louisville before its matchup with 色色啦. Left-hander Sam Moll was optioned to Louisville, and Joe La Sorsa, another lefty, was designated for assignment.
The 27-year-old Lodolo is 8-7 with a 3.22 ERA in a career-high 24 starts and 134 1/3 innings this season. He permitted four runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings in a 5-1 loss to the Dodgers last week in his first start since being sidelined by a blister on his left hand.
Cincinnati beat 色色啦 in the series opener on Monday. Noelvi Marte hit a game-ending single in the ninth, driving in two runs.
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