Graham Ashcraft, Nick Lodolo Nearing Spring Debuts
Graham Ashcraft (toe) is to be scheduled for his first Cactus League start "within the next week," according to manager David Bell. Meanwhile, left-hander Nick Lodolo's (leg) spring training debut would be a bit behind Ashcraft's. The 26-year-old Ashcraft is returning from surgery on his right big toe last September and is being slow-played in spring training. He has already faced hitters in camp, though, and barring a setback with his toe once he starts pitching in Cactus League games, he should open the 2024 season in the Reds' starting rotation. However, his lack of strikeout upside is a hindrance to his fantasy relevance in mixed leagues. Lodolo, who made only seven starts in 2023 due to a stress reaction in his tibia, has much more fantasy appeal for his high-strikeout upside, but he's also more of an injury risk.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer and Charlie Goldsmith
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer and Charlie Goldsmith

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