When you look in the Reds’ bullpen these days, it is a veritable row of last year’s top starting prospects. Last year’s Opening Day starting pitcher Raisel Iglesias is the closer. Three years ago Iglesias was considered a top prospect as a starter. From there the pen also includes Michael Lorenzen, Cody Reed and Robert Stephenson, all pitchers that have started multiple games for the Reds.
It’s more than just being there too. Aside from Stephenson, all of the pitchers have had roles in the numerous Reds’ wins already in the first month of the season.