Nick Lodolo Could Return In Early August
2 years agoCincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) had an encouraging MRI exam on Wednesday, but he remains in a walking boot, and an early August return is a best-case scenario. Lodolo remains on the injured list while recovering from a stress reaction in his left tibia, so he won't be back anytime soon for the Reds or fantasy managers. The 25-year-old southpaw last pitched on May 6 against the Chicago White Sox, and he's gone 2-1 in his second year in the majors with a rough 6.29 ERA (5.81 FIP), 1.75 WHIP, 10 walks, a league-high seven hit by pitches and 47 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings over his seven starts. Lodolo has a lot of strikeout upside and will have a rotation spot waiting for him when he's healthy, but fantasy managers in mixed leagues can probably leave him to the waiver wire until the second half of the season.
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent Rosecrans
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent Rosecrans