Reds Place Lodolo on IL With Blister

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo was placed on the 15-day injured list after leaving Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning due to a blister on his left index finger, an issue he has experienced before. Lodolo, with an 8-6 record and a 3.05 ERA over a career-high 23 starts, and manager Terry Francona both described the blister as less severe than a similar problem last season. The Reds are taking a cautious approach to his recovery to avoid a more serious injury, as they remain three games behind the final National League wild-card spot. In response, the team recalled right-hander Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville and plans to move Nick Martinez back into the starting rotation. The Reds have also strengthened their pitching depth through recent trades. Lodolo is eligible to return as early as August 20, and both he and Francona expressed optimism about a swift recovery.