The Cincinnati Reds had one of the best pitching staffs in the league coming into the season, but Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene were hit with injuries before the regular season started. These two injuries crushed the Reds' pitching staff before the season even got started. This put a lot of pressure on the team's two best pitchers: Andrew Abbott and Chase Burns. Burns has been excellent this season, ranking among the best pitchers in the National League in multiple categories. He holds an ERA around 2.00 and has been the ace of the Reds staff all season. The same couldn't be said about Abbott, especially early in the year. Andrew Abbott Struggled in His First Few Starts May 10, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) walks through the dugout before the game against the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Abbott was spectacular for the Reds in an Opening Day loss to the Boston Red Sox.…