Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona gave an update on starting pitcher Nick Lodolo, as he remains on the injured list with a blister. According to MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon, Lodolo recently began throwing with a Plyo ball and has now advanced to long toss using a regular baseball.
“If I threw a couple more pitches, it would not have been in a good spot,” Lodolo said after leaving the game against the Cubs. “Fortunately, I know what it feels like. … Last year, I started trying to throw the ball, compensating, because I didn’t want to put too much pressure through the index finger.”
There’s still no set timetable for Nick Lodolo’s return, but his recovery seems to be moving in the right direction.
The Reds have a day off on Thursday before beginning a three-game home series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on Friday.
Currently, Cincinnati holds a 64-58 record and trails the New York Mets by just one game for the final National League Wild Card spot.
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