The Cincinnati Reds are on the verge of calling up their No. 1 prospect, Sal Stewart; and for good reason. The 21-year-old infielder has been obliterating minor league pitching all season, and his recent promotion to Triple-A Louisville hasn’t slowed him down a bit.
Stewart is slashing .337/.400/.674 with 12 doubles and six home runs. It’s the kind of production that screams “major-league ready,” and the Reds seem eager to find him a spot.
Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall recently hinted that Stewart will start taking reps at first base, giving Cincinnati yet another infield option.