Nick Lodolo Nearing Return; To Throw Live BP Friday

Nick Lodolo (finger) is nearing a return to the mound and is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Friday, as reported by C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The Reds are monitoring his progress closely as part of their injury updates for the team's walking wounded. His participation in live BP is a positive step toward his eventual activation from the injury list.