The Cincinnati Reds placed starting pitcher Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list due to a left middle finger sprain, joining fellow starters Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott on the IL. The Reds' rotation has been severely impacted by injuries, contributing to their struggles in the wild-card race. Lodolo has had a challenging season, marked by multiple injuries and a high ERA since returning from a blister issue. To compensate, the Reds have called up relievers and are relying on long relievers like Casey Kelly and Jakob Junis to fill in. Manager David Bell mentioned Lodolo's injury might keep him out for the rest of the season, highlighting the team's ongoing difficulties with maintaining a healthy rotation.