Noelvi Marte Optioned To Double-A Chattanooga
Noelvi Marte will begin the campaign in Double-A Chattanooga. MLB Pipeline's No. 29-ranked prospect finds himself at a positional crossroads. Marte has primarily played shortstop, but moving to third base is the most likely path going forward. Regardless of which position sticks, Marte's bat will have him ascending to the majors before long. Last season, he showcased his 60-grade power by posting 19 home runs and a .456 slugging percentage over 115 games.
Source: C. Trent Rosecrans
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Source: C. Trent Rosecrans
Noelvi Marte Stays Hot With RBI Triple Monday
Noelvi Marte continued his stellar offensive performance in Monday's 3-1 win over the Cardinals. The 23-year-old went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple and two walks. The former fantasy prospect got called up in the second week of April and has been on a tear, slashing .370/.431/.696 with three home runs, 16 RBI, and four stolen bases in 51 plate appearances. He is currently rostered in just 49 percent of leagues. While it is unrealistic to expect any hitter to maintain production at this level, there may not be much more opportunity for fantasy managers to add Marte if he keeps things up.
Source: MLB.com
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Source: MLB.com
Noelvi Marte Has Big Game On Sunday
Noelvi Marte continued smashing the ball during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old went 3-for-5 with a double, two steals, and three RBI in the win. Marte went 7-for-15 with seven RBI during this three-game series in Colorado. Overall, Marte is slashing .364/.404/659 with three homers, 15 RBI, and four steals this season. This hot stretch might not last forever, so fantasy managers should take advantage of it and roster Marte where available. He has been red-hot at the plate since being recalled.
Source: mlb.com
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Source: mlb.com
Noelvi Marte Starting Again On Monday
Noelvi Marte will get the starting nod again on Monday evening when they begin a series against the Miami Marlins. Marte enjoyed a career game on Sunday and is being rewarded with another start at the hot corner. He is slated to bat in the eight-hole. On Sunday, Marte went 5-for-7 with two doubles and a grand slam. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Marte's status as he could be earning the majority of starts at the hot corner over Jeimer Candelario. Last summer, Marte had a disappointing season as he held a .210/.248/.301 slash line with just four home runs and nine stolen bases. This was a sharp decline compared to the .316/.366/.456 line he held across his first 33-game taste of the majors in 2023. Marte is worth considering in DFS given his recent play facing Miami right-hander Max Meyer.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Source: Cincinnati Reds
Noelvi Marte Tallies Five Hits, Drives In Seven
Noelvi Marte had an explosive day at the plate, going 5-for-7 with a home run, two doubles, seven RBI, and three runs. The entire offense was firing on all cylinders in the 24-2 win over the Orioles, and this was an encouraging sign for the former top prospect. It's important to note that his grand slam and one of his doubles came off Jorge Mateo and Gary Sanchez, so don't take this as a sure sign of a breakout. Still, Marte is expected to get more playing time with Christian Encarnacion-Strand landing on the injured list, and there's still time for the youngster to figure things out at the major league level.
Source: MLB.com
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Source: MLB.com
Read More News