{"id":674975,"date":"2026-04-13T20:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/674975\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:45:29","slug":"reds-demote-former-top-prospect-noelvi-marte-to-minors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/674975\/","title":{"rendered":"Reds demote former top prospect Noelvi Marte to minors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Cincinnati%2C+OH&amp;city=Cincinnati&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Reds+demote+former+top+prospect+Noelvi+Marte+to+minors&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcincinnati%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Freds-demote-former-top-prospect-noelvi-marte-to-minors%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dd17037cd47.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player's batting stance broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, representing the complexities of player development in professional baseball.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Reds&#8217; demotion of former top prospect Noelvi Marte reflects the challenges of developing young talent in today&#8217;s competitive MLB landscape.Cincinnati Today<\/p>\n<p>The Cincinnati Reds have optioned outfielder and third baseman Noelvi Marte to Triple-A after a slow start to the 2026 season. Marte, a former top prospect acquired from the Seattle Mariners in 2022, has hit just .138 with no extra-base hits in 11 games this year. The Reds have recalled outfielder Rece Hinds to take Marte&#8217;s roster spot.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Marte was a key part of the Reds&#8217; return in the 2022 trade that sent ace Luis Castillo to the Mariners. His struggles this season are a setback for the rebuilding Reds, who were hoping Marte would be a core piece of their future lineup.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>In 11 games this season, Marte has hit .138\/.194\/.138 with no extra-base hits in 31 plate appearances. This comes after a 2025 season in which he slugged 14 home runs and posted a .748 OPS in a career-high 90 games. Marte was also suspended for 80 games in March 2024 for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.<\/p>\n<p>        On Monday, the Reds announced they have optioned Marte to Triple-A.In the corresponding move, the Reds have recalled outfielder Rece Hinds.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Noelvi Marte<\/p>\n<p>A former top prospect in the Seattle Mariners&#8217; system, Marte was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds in 2022 as part of the trade that sent ace Luis Castillo to the Mariners.<\/p>\n<p>Rece Hinds<\/p>\n<p>A 25-year-old outfielder who has played 15 games for the Reds in 2025, striking out 21 times compared to just one walk in 44 plate appearances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Cincinnati%2C+OH&amp;city=Cincinnati&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Reds+demote+former+top+prospect+Noelvi+Marte+to+minors&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Foh%2Fcincinnati%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Freds-demote-former-top-prospect-noelvi-marte-to-minors%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>        <\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Marte&#8217;s struggles this season are a setback for the rebuilding Reds, who were counting on the former top prospect to be a key part of their future lineup. The team is hoping a stint in the minors can help Marte regain his form and confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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