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CIN • Pitcher • #25
about 1 month ago
Lowder has looked extremely sharp this fall, striking out six batters over six innings across three starts after being limited to just five minor-league outings this past season due to elbow discomfort and an oblique strain. The 23-year-old right-hander — a former top pitching prospect and the seventh overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft — made six strong starts for Cincinnati back in 2024. He averaged 93.6 mph on his sinker in this latest AFL appearance while building up to 46 pitches. He’s expected to compete for a rotation spot in spring training and profiles as an intriguing late-round sleeper in fantasy drafts.
CIN • Pitcher • #25
about 2 months ago
Lowder averaged a crisp 94.4 mph on his four-seam fastball and finished with a pair of strikeouts in his second AFL start. Perhaps the most encouraging sign is that his trademark control remains intact following a lost season due to injury. The 23-year-old top pitching prospect, who was the seventh overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, was limited to just five minor league starts this past season due to elbow discomfort and an oblique strain. He figures to be in the mix next spring for a spot in the Reds’ season-opening rotation, especially since he’s looked healthy while making up for lost development time in the fall prospect showcase.
CIN • Pitcher • #25
3 months ago
Lowder was not activated from the injured list earlier this week. It seems to have been an error since the move has since disappeared from the league’s official transactions page. The 23-year-old top prospect was scratched from last Friday’s rehab start for Triple-A Louisville due to a shoulder issue and underwent an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural damage. He figures to be ready for next spring, but is unlikely to be an option for Cincinnati in the playoffs, should they get there.
CIN • Pitcher • #25
3 months ago
It’s a bit unclear whether Lowder is joining Cincinnati’s pitching mix since he was scratched from last Friday’s minor league rehab start due to a shoulder issue that prompted an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural damage. The 23-year-old prospect, who was selected seventh overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, has missed the entire season with elbow discomfort and an oblique strain. There should be some clarity on his future at some point ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal series opener against the Pirates.
CIN • Pitcher • #25
3 months ago
Lowder has been out all season recovering from elbow discomfort and an oblique strain. The 23-year-old prospect, who was selected seventh overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, is unlikely to contribute for Cincinnati this season (or postseason), but he appears on track to be a full-go for spring training.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
CIN • Pitcher • #25
6 months ago
Lowder left his rehab start on May 23 with an oblique strain but needed to be moved to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for Wade Miley. This means Lowder isn’t eligible to return to the Reds rotation until August at the earliest.