Nears Rehab Assignment After Successful Simulated Game

Nick Lodolo is closing in on a return to the Cincinnati Reds' rotation after a successful simulated game on Tuesday. Recovering from a finger injury, the left-hander threw 50 pitches over three innings, marking a significant milestone in his rehabilitation process. The Reds are now preparing to send Lodolo on a formal rehab assignment, a move that signals a major step forward for the pitcher and provides a much-needed potential boost to the team's starting pitching depth this season.