Andrew Abbott Named Reds Opening Day Starter

The Cincinnati Reds have officially named left-hander Andrew Abbott as their Opening Day starter for the March 26 game against the Boston Red Sox. Abbott, an All-Star in 2025, posted a 2.87 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 166.1 innings last season. He steps into the rotation's top spot following elbow issues for teammate Hunter Greene. Abbott has established himself as a premier rotation arm, with his 8.9 bWAR over the last two seasons ranking among the elite in Major League Baseball.