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Reds dealt potential Opening Day setback after starter's early exit

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona may need to retract his most recent statement regarding the team's plans to implement a six-man rotation at the beginning of the 2026 season. Why? Because his most reliable starting pitcher left his latest Cactus League game sooner than expected.

Reds starter Brady Singer was lifted after just 3u2154 innings of work on Wednesday due to a blister on his right index finger. According to reports, Singer cited the excessive heat as the reason for the blister, and left the game early as a precaution.

Brady Singer left today’s game in Goodyear with a blister.