Cincinnati Reds Infielder Takes Reps at New Position Ahead of Saturday's Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte was taking reps in the outfield ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Mets.

Since coming back from the injured list, Marte has been hitting the ball well, but has struggled with throwing the ball to first base. In fact, manager Terry Francona pulled Marte in three consecutive games for defensive replacement Santiago Espinal before the All-Star break.

Charlie Goldsmith spoke with outfield coach Collin Cowgill about Marte.

“It’s another option for us out there,” Cowgill told Charlie's Chalkboard. “Especially against a lefty, it gives us a chance to put Espinal at third and get all of our righties out there. You’ve seen (Marte) play, he’s a good enough athlete to get it figured out. He has a cannon. He has all of the physical attributes. Now, it’s about practicing.”

Marte came up in the system as a shortstop, but moved to third because Elly De La Cruz is obviously Cincinnati's everyday shortstop.

Having Marte be able to play the outfield also opens up a position for prospect Sal Stewart, who was just recently called up to Triple-A Louisville. The 21-year-old also plays third base and if Marte can play the outfield, it opens up the door of them both being on the field at the same time.

It is not for certain that we see Stewart with the Reds this season, but if he keeps hitting, he might force their hand. The Reds called Marte up in the middle of a playoff race late in the 2023 season.

To read more about Marte practicing in the outfield with quotes from General Manager Brad Meador and more quotes from Cowgill, you can read Goldsmith's article here.

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