Going into Spring Training, the hope was to have this Reds' rotation headlined by ace Hunter Greene. Nick Lodolo and Andrew Abbott were the next two in line, with Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder, and Brandon Williamson fighting over the final two spots. That all changed when Hunter Greene was shut down with bone chips in his elbow that required surgery, and Nick Lodolo dealt with a blister on his final spring outing. This forced Andrew Abbott to take over the number-one starter role and start on Opening Day. Not An Ideal Start To The Season Mar 26, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) walks off the field at the end of the fifth inning in the game against the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Abbott's struggles go back to Spring Training. He gave up a lot of contact; batters hit .359 against him as he allowed 28 hits in 17 2/3 innings.…