Cincinnati Reds
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Cincinnati Reds pitching rotation.
Roster and IL notes reflect the latest cron snapshot. Cross-check active roster status with official club announcements.
ROTATION OUTLOOK
Cincinnati's depth is severely tested with Brandon Williamson and Julian Aguiar both sidelined by Tommy John surgeries.
KEY PITCHERS
Andrew Abbott
LHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Generally healthy 2025. No major arm injuries on record entering 2026 camp.
Durability Risk Profile
Abbott provides reliable healthy innings. Lowest risk among the rotation core.
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Brady Singer
RHP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Right index finger blister (2026-03-18). Day-to-Day. Precautionary exit; expects next start on schedule..
Durability Risk Profile
Blisters are low-risk structurally but affect grip and command. Recurrence can lead to IL time.
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Brandon Williamson
SP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery, September 2024. Projected IL. Questionable for Opening Day 2026.
Durability Risk Profile
Williamson is nearing the end of his rehab. His 2026 durability as a mid-rotation piece is a wildcard for the Reds.
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Brock Burke
P • #4 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Chase Burns
P • #5 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Connor Phillips
P • #6 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Emilio Pagán
P • #7 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Graham Ashcraft
P • #8 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Kyle Nicolas
P • #9 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Pierce Johnson
P • #10 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Rhett Lowder
P • #11 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Sam Moll
P • #12 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Tony Santillan
P • #13 Starter
Injury History
Verified on the Cincinnati Reds active roster via MLB on 2026-04-21.
Durability Risk Profile
No manual injury-risk note available yet. Queue for the next injury-research pass before publishing durability claims.
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Caleb Ferguson
RP • #14 Starter
Injury History
Strained oblique (03/07/26). 15-Day IL. No timetable for return.
Durability Risk Profile
Oblique strains can be recurring for relievers. Moderate reliability risk for April.
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Hunter Greene
RHP • #15 Starter
Injury History
Arthroscopic elbow surgery (bone chip removal) (03/10/26). 60-Day IL. Out until at least July.
Durability Risk Profile
Greene is unavailable until at least July after elbow surgery. Even with a less invasive cleanup, his elite velocity makes command and recurrence monitoring essential on return.
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Nick Lodolo
LHP • #16 Starter
Injury History
Blister (left index finger) (03/22/26). 15-Day IL. Rehab assignment (4/2).
Durability Risk Profile
Moderate risk due to chronic lower-half durability issues. mechanical stability depends on leg health.
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Julian Aguiar
SP • #17 Starter
Injury History
Tommy John surgery, October 11, 2024. Projected IL. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Aguiar faces high risk in his return season. Command and feel often lag behind velocity post-TJ.
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