Nick Martini Is Back For The Reds In Milwaukee

The Cincinnati Reds have recalled OF/DH LHB Nick Martini for their 26th man move. On 6/13/24, the Cincinnati Reds optioned OF Blake Dunn after calling him up for his debut to face the bulk of left handed pitching the Reds would face. He collected his first MLB hit on a hustle double against the Chicago Cubs.

Nick Martini is back for the Cincinnati Reds. Nick has been a solid bat throughout the season versus RHP which is exactly why he was brought back up today, the first day he was eligible to be brought back up since he was optioned on 6/4/24. Nick has not been everyone’s favorite Red, that’s for sure, but he’s produced when called on. In his last limited stint with the Reds before being reoptioned, he had a 116 wRC+ vs RHP, which is what the Reds are hoping he can provide again in this term. The Reds are set to face a plethora of RHP starters within the next month.

On the season, and the main reason he has…not won many hearts over? He has a 60 wRC+ – folks, that’s 40 points worse than league average. Not ideal. Let’s hope he looks competent at the plate in Milwaukee, this is a huge series.