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Cincinnati Reds rotation looks for consistency amidst bullpen struggles

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:06 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

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Summary

The Cincinnati Reds seek to improve their starting rotation's performance amid issues with their bullpen. Chase Burns has emerged with a top-five ERA in MLB, showcasing versatility in his pitching approach. Brady Singer has struggled with velocity and gave up numerous homers, while Chris Paddack has transitioned to the bullpen after poor outings. Nick Lodolo shows signs of improvement after missing time with an injury, and Rhett Lowder has recently returned from the injured list but faced command issues in his latest start. Following an inconsistent season so far, the Reds are focusing on achieving more stability in their pitching staff.

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Status Watch

•Chase Burns has a top-five ERA in MLB this season.
•Brady Singer is struggling with a 5.89 ERA and home runs allowed.
•Chris Paddack has moved from the rotation to the bullpen.
•Nick Lodolo is gradually recovering from a blister issue.
•Rhett Lowder recently returned from the injured list.

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1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds: Rotation working to click back into place

What they're saying

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Entering the season, the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation was expected to be the strength of the team. There are still a lot of bright spots, but it will be really important for that unit to be more consistent for the Reds to overcome a struggling bullpen. The star has been Chase Burns, who exited his most recent start with a top-five ERA in MLB. “You can see that he wants to be really, really good,” ...
— Yahoo Sports

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