Better late than never. That’s the theme around the Cincinnati Reds bringing up top infield prospect Sal Stewart as part of their September call-ups. The timing may feel overdue, but with the playoff race tightening and the Reds still within striking distance of the final NL Wild Card spot, Stewart’s arrival might be the shot of adrenaline this club needs.
The Reds entered September trailing the New York Mets for the last Wild Card berth, sitting just outside the picture with roughly 24 games to play. It’s not exactly a comfortable margin, but it’s also far from a death sentence.