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[M4CAT]

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I was hoping he would get to Chattanooga this year. Hard to believe both Stewart & Collier drafted in 2022 haven't made it out of A Ball when they have been playing well. Marte better kick it into high gear if he wants to be the 3B of the long-term future. Especially with the Reds infield next year shifting the lineup around to fit all of McLain, India, EDLC and Candelario. Jeimer needs to be moved, but good luck finding someone to take on his contract. This is the offseason India probably is traded as well. Their are talented 3B like Collier & Stewart soon to be here. Can't forget Arroyo who is predominatly a SS, but Elly is not losing that spot. Really only 2B & 3B spots for all of these players to get playing time from.

 

[mrschwump]

Agreed, rough way to lose after the lead they had. I read an article on the 12th that said Brandon Williamson was supposed to start a rehab assignment the following week. 11 days later there is no information out there about whether he started one yet or not.

What about Greene? Haven't seen anything on his "second opinion" trip to California, maybe I missed it.

 

[cole854]

Nats calling up their 2023 #1 draft pick Dylan Crews. Reds need to be doing the same this year with Lowder.

Season is over, so not at this stage unless he's on a strict pitch count. A few starts at most then shut him down and get ready for spring training.

 

[M4CAT]

Season is over, so not at this stage unless he's on a strict pitch count. A few starts at most then shut him down and get ready for spring training.

The point of calling him up is not in an effort to salvage a lost season, but to get a jump start on the 2025 season with some experience at this level. Plus, the Reds are lacking healthy arms and are going to be limping towards the finish at this rate. The Reds do not need any excuse to start his 2025 season in Louisville by keeping him in AAA the rest of 2024 with a month to go in International League play. That would be dumb. If called up, I'm sure his work load would be limited. If Paul Skenes can finish out the 2024 season as a 2023 draft pick too, so can Lowder. When a season is over, may as well make the most of it by building for the future and develop your young players.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Like what I have seen from Julian Aguiar in his first two starts.

 

[kywildcatsfannumber1]

Nice to see the opposing team using a position player on the mound in a Reds blowout for once. Also, positive news finally on Hunter Greene.

 

[M4CAT]

Like what I have seen from Julian Aguiar in his first two starts.

Casey Kelly was outstanding in his return to MLB too. Pitched 3 perfect innings for a save. Reds really needed these pitching performances with the way the starting rotation has been impacted by injuries and the bullpen usage of late. Spiers tomorrow. He needs a bounce back start to the way he was before the start vs the Brewers.