GOODYEAR, Ariz. –– The Cincinnati Reds entered spring training with wide-open roster battles at backup catcher and on the pitching staff. On Saturday, the Reds narrowed their options by re-assigning 12 players to minor league camp.
The Reds sent down catchers Mark Kolozsvary, Chris Okey and Chuckie Robinson, infielders Alejo Lopez, Miguel Hernandez and Matt McLain, outfielders Trey Amburgey and Ronnie Dawson, starting pitching prospect Brandon Williamson and relievers Zack Godley, Joel Kuhnel and Connor Overton.
Most of those players, including Kolozsvary, Lopez and Overton, still have a good chance to contribute to the 2022 Reds. The Reds have 50 players in camp, and they’ll need to cut down to 28 by the end of the spring.