Reds Call Up Josh VanMeter
6 years agoThe Cincinnati Reds called up second baseman Josh VanMeter from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday and optioned pitcher Cody Reed in a corresponding move. VanMeter wasn't among the team's top 30 prospects, didn't earn a big league invite for spring training and wasn't on the 40-man roster previously, but he earned the promotion by hitting .336 with 13 home runs and 31 RBI for Louisville in 30 games. He led the International League in runs (27), homers, RBI and slugging percentage (.736). VanMeter has experience at all four infield spots and the corner outfield spots, so he'll give the team flexibility. Manager David Bell said VanMeter will play a utility role off the bench, so he won't have much fantasy value initially.
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Bobby Nightengale
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Bobby Nightengale