Under-the-Radar Reds Prospect Breaks Out with All-Star Season

His future looks bright.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz (44) wears an MLB Debut patch on his jersey in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the LA Dodgers at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The Reds won 9-8 on a walk-off, bases loaded, single off the bat of shortstop Matt McLain (9) in the bottom of the ninth. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Iker Redona had an incredible first season with in the Reds' organization. The 17-year-old signed out of Mexico on May 1, 2025 and was assigned to the Dominican Summer League Reds.

The lefty pitched one game for the DSL Reds before being sent to the DSL Rojos, the Reds’ secondary DSL team. He allowed one hit with four strikeouts in two innings. The 17-year-old showcased excellent command with the Rojos. He pitched in 13 games total with a 0.86 ERA in 31 1/3 innings. He only walked three batters with 42 strikeouts. 

With his performance, Redona earned himself a spot on the DSL All-Star team this past season. He would pitch a perfect inning in the game. Two other Reds' prospects joined him on the All-Star team: Pablo Núñez and Adolfo Sánchez.

While Iker Redona isn't on any top prospect rankings or known outside of fans of the DSL, if he can sustain the success, it will only be a matter of time. He will be a player to keep your eye on in 2026. 

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