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Rhett Lowder is scheduled to start for the Cincinnati Reds against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, facing Cubs lefty David Peterson in a matinee at Wrigley Field. Lowder's performance has improved notably over his last four starts after a rough patch earlier in the 2026 season, and the Reds are counting on him to maintain that form heading into 2027. With Brady Singer likely departing in free agency and Hunter Greene sidelined by elbow issues, Lowder could become Cincinnati's second starter behind Chase Burns if he returns to his 2024 rookie form.
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Rhett Lowder vs. David Peterson
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. Rhett Lowder takes the mound for Cincinnati while David Peterson starts for Chicago in the 2:20 PM ET matinee.
Red ReporterEugenio Suárez in Reds lineup for series opener in Wrigley against Cubs
Eugenio Suárez remains with the Reds after clearing waivers and will bat fifth in Cincinnati's lineup for today's series opener at Wrigleyville against the Cubs. Suárez hit a crucial grand slam in the team's recent comeback win over San Francisco, providing a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 2026 season. The Reds will start Rhett Lowder on the mound facing Cubs lefty David Peterson, with Dane Myers batting leadoff and Pete Crow-Armstrong leading off for Chicago.
Red ReporterReds need Rhett Lowder to finish the 2026 season strong for one vital reason
Rhett Lowder's performance has improved significantly over his last four starts after a rough stretch earlier in the 2026 season, and the Cincinnati Reds need him to maintain this form heading into 2027. With Brady Singer likely departing in free agency, Lowder could become the Reds' second starter behind ace Chase Burns if he returns to his 2024 rookie form. Lowder will enter arbitration after next season, making a strong 2027 campaign important for both his contract negotiations and the team's competitive window in the NL Central.
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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