Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo could be headed to the injured list after leaving a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs in the second inning with a blister on his left index finger.

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo had avoided the IL for the longest stretch of his big-league career until now, becoming a staff workhorse.

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed left-hander Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger.

The starting pitchers in the Cubs' home game against the Reds on Monday -- Chicago right-hander Michael Soroka and Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo -- both exited early due to injuries. Lodolo came out in the second inning due to a blister on his left index finger.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo was surprised to see he is once again dealing with a blister. Lodolo hopes to return soon to the rotation.

After agreeing to go to the bullpen after the Cincinnati Reds traded for starting pitcher Zack Littell, Nick Martinez will head right back to the rotation after Nick Lodolo was placed on the injured list on Tuesday with a blister issue on his finger.

A blister will cost Reds southpaw Nick Lodolo at least a couple weeks. Find out the latest from Cincinnati at MLB Trade Rumors.