Cincinnati Reds bolster rotation depth as All-Star break approaches

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Summary

On July 4, the Cincinnati Reds activated Hunter Greene from the injured list, enhancing their starting rotation depth as they head into the All-Star break. Rhett Lowder, who has a 5.07 ERA over 14 games this season, was moved to the bullpen to accommodate Greene's return. The move follows a strong performance from Chase Burns, who was named an All-Star. Manager Terry Francona indicated that Lowder pitching in relief will help protect the team's pitching staff during this stretch. The Reds are also dealing with injuries to pitcher Brandon Williamson, who is sidelined for around ten days.

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  • Hunter Greene was activated from the injured list on July 4.
  • Chase Burns has performed well enough to make the All-Star team.
  • Rhett Lowder will pitch out of the bullpen for the time being.
  • Brandon Williamson is out for about ten days due to a finger injury.
  • Cincinnati is focused on winning as the All-Star break approaches.
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  • 2:03 PMYahoo SportsCincinnati Reds: Rotation depth in a great spot entering the second half
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Jul. 7—At the start of spring training, the talk of camp in Goodyear, Arizona, was the incredible starting pitching battle that was about to take place between Rhett Lowder and Chase Burns for the final spot in the rotation. Lowder had a 1.17 ERA through his first six big league starts, and Burns was coming off a rookie season where he looked like one of the most talented young pitchers in ...

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