Caleb Ferguson is expected to open the 2026 season on the injured list, and that just made Terry Francona's upcoming bullpen decision a lot easier. What looked like a minor camp question was shaping up to be a big roster decision: were the Reds actually willing to roll with three left-handed relievers on Opening Day? With Ferguson on set to land on the 15-day IL, they won't have to make that call.
According to Cincinnati reporter Mike Petraglia, Francona revealed on that Ferguson will miss the start of the season with a right oblique injury and will stay with the team in Arizona.