2024 Reds starting rotation ??

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(01-13-2024, 07:28 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Who are the starters this season ?


https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-rotation-options-for-2024

I'd guess barring injury of course, the locks are:

1. Greene - Big $$$ long term contract. They are banking on him.

2. Ashcraft - Had the big dip in production last season but overall he was one of better pieces in rotation last season.

3. Abbott - Came out last season on fire !! Then ran out of steam late. But I'd say he has a spot barring something major.

Here's where it starts getting a bit murky.

I'd assume they're planning on Montas stepping right into starting rotation. And if that falters they have options. So that makes four, who's five ?

I'm going to say Lodolo. That gives us two lefties in rotation and last season like first four games he was our best pitcher.

That leaves for the bullpen/minors:

Martinez, Phillips, Williamson, Richardson, and another one not mentioned is Chase Petty. I'm feeling a good bit better about the Reds ability to have a starting pitching staff able to last into September this season.

I think you nailed it. I think the plan going into spring training will be Greene, Ashcraft, Abbott, Montas and Lodolo and then Martinez will come up from the bullpen, and Phillips, Williamson, Richardson and Petty will be in line, in that order, if injuries or ineffectiveness occurs.