Cincinnati Reds fans have been waiting for Noelvi Marte to arrive in full force, and the wait is finally paying off. The 23-year-old third baseman has been on an absolute tear in recent weeks, stepping up as one of the Reds’ most reliable bats during the stretch run of the Wild Card race.
His emergence hasn’t just been about numbers. Marte has also won respect across the league for his willingness to adapt, shifting to the outfield when asked so the Reds’ coaching staff could get the most out of their lineup.
For a player once viewed as a question mark, this version of Marte feels like vindication.