It seems like all Cincinnati Reds fans can talk about at the moment is Sal Stewart and his impending Major League call-up. The Reds top prospect has been dominant since receiving a promotion to Triple-A last month, and Cincinnati is running out of excuses to keep Stewart in the minor leagues much longer.
The Cleveland Guardians, however, may have just given Nick Krall and the Reds front office the perfect cover. On Tuesday, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) revealed that the Guardians have placed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana on outright waivers.