Nick Senzel, the former #2 overall draftee from back in 2016, watched as the Cincinnati Reds passed over him on the active roster for the likes of Henry Ramos, Stuart Fairchild, rookie Noelvi Marte, and Mike Siani since being optioned to AAA Louisville on August 11th. They held on to Kevin Newman and the 69 OPS+ he’s produced in all action dating back to the start of the 2020 season, and designated Henry Ramos for assignment while Senzel was back in AAA plying his trade.
With a second raise in arbitration due his way this winter, the writing appeared to be very much on the wall for the Reds and Senzel.