Terry Francona has offered up several hints throughout spring training, but the Cincinnati Reds manager has yet to declare a winner in the chase for the final two spots in the starting rotation. On Thursday, however, Francona finally revealed what most Reds fans had already assumed — Nick Lodolo and Brady Singer will follow Andrew Abbott in the rotation.
Abbott was already named the Reds Opening Day starter, and Francona officially announced that Lodolo will pitch against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, March 28, with Singer set to follow on Sunday for the series finale.