Potential Reds playoff roster now clouded by concerning Nick Lodolo injury update

Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds | Dylan Buell/GettyImagesShould the Cincinnati Reds actually make it back to the postseason, manager Terry Francona will have to take a careful look at his rotation. Hunter Greene is virtually locked in as the Game 1 starter against the Los Angeles Dodgers as the NL Wild Card Series starts on September 30, but Game 2 is now in flux due to Nick Lodolo’s groin injury. Francona’s wits could be the deciding factor if the Reds face off against the perennial juggernaut next week.

Thanks to Monday’s off-day, Francona could opt to simply slide his pitchers up a day in the rotation. That would mean Zack Littell would take the mound for Game 2 on October 1. That…