The Cincinnati Reds are entering the spring with a lot of high hopes for their roster. They managed to make the postseason last season despite not having the payroll of other top teams around the league. They were carried by a loaded pitching staff and a core of young position player talent.
This season, the Reds are eager for position players like Sal Stewart, Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Noelvi Marte to take big steps forward. If each of these young sluggers can take a step forward, the Reds will be in a very good spot. During spring training, each of these four had their moments, but McLain was the most dominant.
FOX Sports’ Rowan Kavner recently listed Stewart as the Reds’ top breakout player this season. He got off to a very hot start on Opening Day against the Boston Red Sox.
Sal Stewart’s NL Rookie of the Year pursuit off to hot start