Caleb Ferguson to Open Season on Injured List with Oblique Strain

Former Mariners lefty and current Reds reliever Caleb Ferguson will begin the 2026 season on the injured list due to a strained right oblique. The injury sidelines the reliever as he prepares for his role in the Cincinnati bullpen. Ferguson's absence is a notable development for the Reds' pitching staff as they finalize their roster for the start of the regular season.