Nick Lodolo

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Cincinnati Reds · Pitcher

Age 286' 6" · 216 lbsThrows Left

#135 Preseason#235 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

This left-handed starter arrives in 2026 as a depth rotation option for Cincinnati after a solid 2025 campaign that showcased his strikeout prowess with 156 K across 156.2 innings and a respectable 3.33 ERA. Early-season struggles have been concerning—his 5.05 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 51.2 innings suggest command issues and inconsistency that fantasy managers should monitor closely. His strikeout ability remains his primary fantasy asset, though the win-loss record (currently 2-2) and elevated ERA create volatility in mixed leagues. Lodolo offers upside if he can recalibrate control and return to his 2025 form, but fantasy owners should exercise caution given the rough start to the season.

News Updates

Nick Lodolo struggles with control issues
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo took the loss against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on five hits while issuing three walks and hitting two batters over 4.2 innings. His wildness and inability to complete five innings raises concerns about his reliability in fantasy lineups going forward.
Sep 9, 2026
Nick Lodolo Advances Recovery with Rehab Start
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo made progress in his return from a blister injury, pitching 4.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville while allowing three runs on five hits with four strikeouts. The outing marks an important step in his rehabilitation as he works toward rejoining the rotation. Lodolo's blister had kept him sidelined, but this appearance suggests he is moving closer to activation.
Aug 6, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2022	Cincinnati Reds	19	19	4	7	3.66	1.25	131	103.1	39
2023	Cincinnati Reds	7	7	2	1	6.29	1.75	47	34.1	10
2024	Cincinnati Reds	21	21	9	6	4.76	1.20	122	115.1	37
2025	Cincinnati Reds	29	28	9	8	3.33	1.08	156	156.2	31
2026	Cincinnati Reds	18	18	3	4	5.12	1.53	75	89.2	38
Career	Totals	94	93	27	26	4.25	1.27	531	499.1	155

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2019	Dayton Dragons	2	2	0	0	2.57	0.86	9	7.0	0
2021	2 teams▼	13	13	2	2	2.31	0.97	78	50.2	11
2022	2 teams▼	4	4	0	0	2.84	1.50	18	12.2	3
2023	3 teams▼	3	3	0	0	2.45	1.23	13	7.1	5
2024	Louisville Bats	2	2	0	2	5.87	1.30	10	7.2	3
2026	2 teams▼	2	2	0	1	5.19	1.62	10	8.2	4
Career	Totals	26	26	3	4	2.52	1.02	139	93	22

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.8 mph

Avg Spin2271 rpm

Whiff %22.3%

K %18.5%

BB %9.4%

Hard Hit %41.9%

Barrel %9.9%

xERA6.43

xBA Against0.294

xSLG Against0.486

BA Against0.288

SLG Against0.509

GB%40.9%

FB%25.8%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2022

Cincinnati Reds

3.66

1.25

131

103.1

2023

Cincinnati Reds

6.29

1.75

34.1

2024

Cincinnati Reds

4.76

1.20

122

115.1

2025

Cincinnati Reds

3.33

1.08

156

156.2

2026

Cincinnati Reds

5.12

1.53

89.2

Career

Totals

4.25

1.27

531

499.1

155

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2019

Dayton Dragons

2.57

0.86

7.0

2021

2 teams▼

2.31

0.97

50.2

2022

2 teams▼

2.84

1.50

12.2

2023

3 teams▼

2.45

1.23

7.1

2024

Louisville Bats

5.87

1.30

7.2

2026

2 teams▼

5.19

1.62

8.2

Career

Totals

2.52

1.02

139