Sal Stewart has made a major impact on the Cincinnati Reds during the final month of the 2025 season. The 21-year-old brought some pop to the middle of the batting order, and though his playing time has been inconsistent, when he's in the lineup, Stewart has been a tough out for the opposition.
One area of concern upon Stewart's promotion, however, was his defense. Everyone knew his bat would play, but the Reds top prospect was wading into unfamiliar territory once he was called up to the big leagues.
Stewart, traditionally a third baseman, had to find a new path to the majors after Cincinnati traded for Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes back on July 30.