When Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder appeared in the Great American Ball Park home clubhouse May 24, his discomfort was visible.

Shield your eyes Reds fans. After throwing a hitless first inning with one walk, starting pitcher Rhett Lowder only managed one pitch in the second before gingerly making his way to the dugout. Bats manager Pat Kelly,

A big setback for Reds prospect Rhett Lowder during his rehab assignment could put the starting pitcher out for an even longer period of time. Lowder was diagnosed with a left oblique strain after he exited his rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.