Look: Cincinnati Reds Promote Familiar Face, Place Struggling Slugger on Injured List

The Reds announced the move on Thursday.

Apr 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (16) throws to first to get Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (not pictured) out in the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds recalled infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday and placed Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the injured list with low back inflammation.

Marte slashed .316/.386/.474 in 10 games with Triple-A Louisville. When he was initially called up last week, he wasn't surprised.

"It wasn't a surprise to me," Marte said through a translator. "It was something I was expecting. I was expecting it to happen. I think it was the best thing that has happened to me in my career because I needed to set the ground, go back there and realize that I need to get back and do what I do."

Encarnacion-Strand has struggled this year, hitting just .158 with two home runs in 15 games.

The Reds play the Mariners in the series finale on Thursday at 12:40 ET. Marte is not in the lineup.

You can see the Reds' announcement below.

The #Reds today recalled from Triple-A Louisville IF Noelvi Marte and placed on the 10-day injured list IF Christian Encarnacion-Strand (low back inflammation).

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 17, 2025

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