Rhett Lowder had a severe setback in his return from left elbow ailments. Lowder, who didn’t make it out of the first inning in his last start, strained his left oblique. The left-hander had an MRI.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (oblique) is expected to be shut down for a few weeks. Lowder exited his last rehab outing with an oblique strain. According to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19,

Reds rookie pitcher Rhett Lowder had a major setback, suffering a significant oblique strain. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.