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.
No lead is safe as the Reds bullpen hits rock bottom
The 2026 Reds began the season 20-11, but since that time have dropped 20 of their last 31 games and now sit in the dead even purgatory of .500, at 31-31. The latest implosion last night was yet another exercise in bullpen futility. After jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, the Cardinals scored…
JJ Bleday Has Been A $1.4M STEAL.
The Cincinnati Reds are no shy organization of taking chances on ‘failed’ prospects and cashing in on them. JJ Bleday is the latest and greatest example, even though he spent the first month of the season in AAA Louisville, he has been quite the catch for the Redlegs in Cincinnati, Ohio and just continues to…
Graham Ashcraft UCL Sprain – Heading to 60 Day IL
The Cincinnati Reds were dealt a significant blow to their bullpen on Friday as right-hander Graham Ashcraft was placed on the injured list. Ashcraft has become one of Cincinnati’s most important relief arms during the 2026 campaign, serving in multiple high-leverage situations and helping stabilize the back end of the bullpen. After successfully transitioning from…
