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Cincinnati Reds race to patch up a battered rotation by signing Chris Paddack after a wave of pitching injuries leaves the staff in crisis mode. Can Paddack, fresh off being cut by the Marlins and sporting a 7.63 ERA, stabilize a group that’s lost Rhett Lowder and seen Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, and Andrew Abbott struggle to stay healthy or effective?
Jeff Carr breaks down the urgency behind Nick Krall’s move, what this means for the Reds’ playoff hopes, and why fans once bullish on Cincinnati’s pitching depth now wonder if anyone is safe from the IL. Key topics include Derek Johnson’s chances of salvaging Paddack, Brady Singer’s turbulence, and the domino effect of losing a third catcher. With crucial series ahead and options dwindling, are the Reds truly out of answers—or will this patchwork fix pay off long enough for stars like Lodolo and Chase Burns to turn the season around?
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"BAND-AID: Cincinnati Reds Secure Chris Paddack to PATCH Injury-RAVAGED Starting Rotation" is an episode of Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds. Runtime 14 min. Published May 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or subscribe to the show in any podcast app.