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P · Age 27 · Bats Left · Throws Left
Where things stand
Andrew Abbott is part of Cincinnati's core rotation as the Reds navigate Hunter Greene's elbow injury and plan for 2027 payroll constraints. Abbott is arbitration-eligible and could earn around $15 million or more collectively with fellow arbitration-eligible pitcher Matt McLain, according to preliminary projections. The left-hander took the mound for Saturday's game against the Cubs as the Reds sought to win the series.
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Hector Rodriguez back at leadoff as Reds look to take series from Cubs
The Reds defeated the Cubs 10-8 on Friday behind home runs from Tyler Stephenson, Sal Stewart, Jose Trevino, and TJ Friedl. Rookie Hector Rodriguez, who batted ninth due to a Cubs left-handed starter, went 2 for 3 with a walk and an RBI while scoring twice. Rodriguez returns to the leadoff spot for Saturday's matinee at Wrigleyville, with Andrew Abbott taking the mound as Cincinnati seeks to win the series.
Red ReporterHunter Greene's injury puts Reds' 2027 payroll in the spotlight
Hunter Greene underwent Tommy John surgery and is likely to miss the 2027 season, though his $15.3 million salary will still count against Cincinnati's payroll that year. The Reds currently have only four players with guaranteed 2027 contracts totaling $40.32 million, but face significant arbitration raises for players including Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, and Matt McLain. De La Cruz is expected to earn somewhere between $4.2 million and $8.5 million based on recent comparable deals, while Abbott and McLain could collectively earn around $15 million or more. With additional arbitration-eligible players and potential non-tenders to consider, the Reds' 2027 payroll could reach $70-75 million.
Blog Red MachineReds should consider this familiar face rather than keeping Brady Singer
Hunter Greene's Tommy John surgery will sideline him for all of 2027, forcing the Cincinnati Reds to address a rotation gap this offseason. While reuniting with free agent Brady Singer seems logical, the article suggests Nick Martinez presents a better option due to financial flexibility and versatility. Martinez, currently with Tampa Bay, has posted a 2.74 ERA over 138 innings this season and could fill a rotation spot or bolster the bullpen as a 36-year-old on a likely one-year deal. The Reds can build their core around Chase Burns, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott, and potentially Rhett Lowder, with Martinez providing insurance without the long-term commitment Singer would require.
Blog Red MachineReds Place Hunter Greene On Injured List
Hunter Greene has been placed on the injured list after experiencing right elbow soreness during a side session on Tuesday, marking his return to the IL just weeks after missing the first three months of the season for a procedure to remove loose bodies from the same elbow. The Reds have not provided a diagnosis or return timeline, and Greene will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache for further evaluation. The injury compounds Cincinnati's struggles as the team sits at 54-58, five games out of a playoff spot, and recently made modest trades at the deadline. With Greene sidelined, the Reds' rotation is reduced to Chase Burns, Brady Singer, Rhett Lowder, and Andrew Abbott, though Nick Lodolo and Brandon Williamson are progressing through rehab assignments.
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