The Reds faced setbacks with rookie right-hander Rhett Lowder, who has been sidelined this season due to a forearm strain and sustained a significant left oblique strain during a rehab start at Triple-A Louisville. Manager Terry Francona indicated that the timeline for Lowder’s return remains uncertain pending imaging results. Lowder, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 draft, had previously shown promise with a 1.17 ERA in his first MLB innings but will likely be moved to the 60-day injured list to facilitate roster management.
