A look at which Cincinnati Reds prospects have taken a step forward in 2019

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Freddy Galvis led the Reds to a 6-3 win over the Marlins on Monday with three hits and four RBI, which included a 3-run homer. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

At this point last year, Aristides Aquino was back in the minor leagues after receiving one at-bat during a week-long stint in the big leagues and Josh VanMeter was finishing a solid season at Triple-A Louisville.

The adjustments that Aquino and VanMeter made with their swings before the 2019 season helped them become regular starters in the Reds lineup, but they gave themselves a boost with their minor league seasons.

There is about a week remaining in the minor league seasons for Reds’ affiliates, though…