Rhett Lowder Secures Spot on Reds' Opening Day Roster

Rhett Lowder has officially made the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day roster after missing nearly all of the 2025 season due to injury. Manager Terry Francona confirmed the team will carry six starting pitchers to begin the 2026 season, allowing the club to manage the workloads of young starters like Lowder, Brandon Williamson, and Chase Burns. The team plans to utilize flexible rotation strategies to balance winning with the long-term health of their young pitching staff.