Reds once, but still promising prospect and centerpiece surrounding the Luis Castillo trade from the Seattle Mariners is set to make his Dominican Winter League Debut tonight for Gigantes del Cibao.
Disappointing 2024
It’s not a secret that Noelvi had one of the most disappointing seasons of any Red in 2024. In the offseason, he made terrible choices with taking steroids, then once he was eligible to come back, he was even worse. He ended up slashing .210/.248/.301/.549 – truthfully dreadful production, or lack of. He ended the 2024 year worth -1.8 bWAR. It’s a season you hope he can forget, that’s for sure.
Hopefully Noelvi Marte will help himself out a little more this year, stay focused, and be ready to play baseball. The DoWL was the start of his decline last year after a promising start to this MLB career. I think I’m willing to chalk up his 2024 struggles to the surroundings of his mishaps – he’s a lot better baseball player than he showed, especially defensively. Terry Francona has always had a great ability to connect with his Latin American players, let’s hope Noelvi Marte is no exception.
Rumors: Rosenthal states Marte Has 2 NL Central Teams On No Trade List
If you read our article stating the Reds had some interest in Ketel Marte you can read here, we mentioned that Ketel Marte had a no trade clause in his current contract blocking 5 very specific teams. It was rumored it was 2 NL Central teams, so we weren’t real sure if they (Reds) would…
Rumors: Adolis Garcia & Reds Have Mutual Interest
The electric Adolis Garcia, best known for his 2023 World Series performance with the Rangers, has been DFA’d and set astray from the Rangers, and is now seeking a prove-it deal with a team to prove his worth and that his bat is still electric. At 32, he makes a lot of sense for the…
Burrow Said WHAT At His Press Conference?
Joe Burrow turned 29 years old today, but to see him at the podium for his press conference, it would appear that the man has aged a hundred years this season. And it’s no secret as to the reasons why. How many serious injuries can one generational quarterback overcome, just to see his defense fail…
