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Reds vs. Cardinals – April 13, 2018

Most of the civilized world knows today as Friday the 13th. Here in Redleg Nation, though, it may become known as Nick Senzel Day.

As our Steve Mancuso reported in a post that was lauded by members of the Cincinnati media for its clarity, today is the date minor league players can be promoted in the 2018 season and not accrue a full year of service time.

In short, players must accumulate six full years of MLB service time before they can declare free agency. Until then, they are tied to their current teams unless traded or released.