The Cincinnati Reds are currently the first team out in the National League playoff picture, as they sit three games behind the San Diego Padres for the final wild card spot. They'll look to gain some ground in the NL playoff chase when they face the division rival Chicago Cubs in the second battle of a three-game set on Tuesday,

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo is 3-1 with a 1.81 ERA in his last eight starts. He's likely headed to the IL because of a finger blister.