There’s no official word from Derek Dietrich‘s camp as of yet, but after the Cincinnati Reds slugger was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville, it’s assumed that he’ll reject the assignment and become a free agent. Dietrich’s ascension to stardom was rapid, and his fall from grace was just as quick. I, for one, will remember the good moments, not the agonizing slump to end the 2019 season.
Derek Dietrich burst onto the scene on Opening Day. After making the 25-man roster out of spring training following a minor league deal he signed in the offseason, Dietrich made his presence felt right away with a three-run shot to right field that gave the Reds 5-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates.