Cincinnati Reds
NL Central
2024 record: 77-85 (4th)
MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Louisville Bats
Double-A: Chattanooga Lookouts
High-A: Dayton Dragons
Single-A: Daytona Tortugas
Notable prospects graduated in 2024
3B Noelvi Marte
RHP Carson Spiers
Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Clint Fasse (@ProspectLarceny), Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam), and J.W. Mulpas (@BBoxscore). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.
Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact
Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024
Tier 1
1. Rhett Lowder, RHP, 22, MLB
Lowder entered the season with high expectations as one of the top pitching prospects in the game, and was quickly promoted to Double-A after five games in High-A. After the All-Star break, he had six straight games where he allowed one earned run or less and was pounding the strike zone as he typically does. He made one start in Louisville, and was off to MLB. His 86-88 mph changeup played really well against MiLB hitters, and despite his strong feel for the strike zone, it remains to be seen how well his arsenal works against more advanced hitters. (@aj_greene1015)
Tier 2
2. Chase Burns, RHP, 22, College
One of, if not the only, pitchers with genuine ace stuff in the 2024 class, Burns became the second consecutive Wake Forest pitcher selected by the Reds in the top ten picks of the draft. He has a big fastball that has been up to triple digits to go with a hammer curve and an absolutely filthy slider. On top of those three plus to better offerings, he has a quality change to round out his arsenal. He has had command issues in the past and the delivery is violent, but there is a ton of athleticism which he uses to repeat his delivery well. (@ShaunKernahan)
3. Cam Collier, 3B, 20, High-A
I am high on Collier, and I think there is potential for a real impact bat here. The raw power is starting to show up more in game and he has already shown a solid feel for the zone. In 119 games at High-A last season, he slashed .248/.355/.443 with 20 home runs, 74 RBI, and 70 runs scored. Speed is not going to be part of his game and defensively he is limited to corner infield. If he stays at third, I really like the profile, if he moves across the diamond his value will drop a little for me. He is a big guy so swing and miss will likely always be part of his game, but a 25% K rate for a 19-year-old is not bad. (@JMahyfam)
Tier 3
4. Edwin Arroyo, SS, 21, Double-A
Arroyo missed the entire 2024 regular season after injuring his shoulder during Spring Training. Healthy enough to get some game action in, Cincinnati sent him to the Arizona Fall League where he played in 18 games, and was solid after his long layoff, slashing .253/.309/.333. The former Mariner prospect and second round draft pick (2021) looks to enter 2025 healthy and make a play to spend most of the year at Double-A Chattanooga. With positive results, Arroyo could find himself back in Top 100 prospect circles. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
5. Sal Stewart, 3B/2B, 21, High-A
Over his professional career, Stewart has shown an impressive command of the strike zone. He boasts 138 walks to 139 strikeouts! Add to that raw power and excellent bat-to-ball skills, and you have the makings of a dynasty stud. Unfortunately, Stewart’s 2024 season was cut short by an off the field wrist injury that required surgery, but he should be ready to go for the 2025 season with his first taste of Double-A ball. (@BBoxscore)
6. Chase Petty, RHP, 21, Double-A
Petty threw a career high 137 innings in 2024, but the numbers for the former first-round pick were less than stellar. He spent most of the year at Double-A where he turned in a 4.39 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and had less than a strikeout per inning. Petty made two starts at Triple-A to end the year, so he’s primed to pitch a full season for the Louisville Bats in 2025. This will be a pivotal season for Petty to show dynasty owners that he has what it takes to be a future fantasy contributor. (@BBoxscore)
7. Alfredo Duno, C, 19, Single-A
Duno was really performing well last season when a series of injuries cut his season short. As an 18-year-old in Single-A he posted a 127 wRC+ despite striking out 28% of the time. There is double-plus power here with a patient approach, especially for a teenager. The strikeouts will be something to watch as he faces more advanced pitchers but as he gets more experience, he will likely make adjustments of his own. From all reports, his arm strength and game management ability could be assets behind the plate. Duno could absolutely stick behind the plate and provide 25 home runs. That is exciting. (@JMahyfam)
8. Ricardo Cabrera, 3B/SS, 20, Single-A
Following a very strong Rookie Complex League season in 2023, Cabrera continued posting good numbers at Single-A Daytona in 2024. In just over 400 at bats, he hit .253, with 11 HR, 55 RBI and 19 SB. The versatile 20-year-old has been playing 3B, SS and even some 2B. There’s no reason why Cabrera shouldn’t start this upcoming season at High-A, with a very good chance to see some Double-A time later in 2025. (@Scotty_Ballgame)
9. Sammy Stafura, SS, 20, Single-A
Stafura’s transition to pro ball in 2023 was challenging, with a .191 batting average in 12 games in the Complex League. Transition to 2024, he turned that around excelling in the Complex League and earning a promotion to Single-A. In Daytona, Stafura displayed his contact skills and exceptional baserunning abilities, delivering a solid season. He didn’t appear overwhelmed defensively at shortstop, and his occasional power output could be valuable to the Cincinnati farm system. (@aj_greene1015)
10. Julian Aguiar, RHP, 23, MLB
Aguiar carried over his breakout season of 2023 into 2024 and even made seven starts for the Reds. He throws a ton of strikes with his sinker/slider combo that he uses to get both sided hitters out. He also has a changeup that he might have to utilize more at the major league level to keep hitters off balance. He looks like he could be a solid number four pitcher. Unfortunately, we won’t see him at all in 2025 thanks to TJ surgery which is a real shame. (@JMahyfam)
Tier 4
11. Connor Phillips, RHP, 23, MLB
12. Hector Rodríguez, OF, 20, High-A
13. Tyson Lewis, SS, 19, High school
14. Carlos Jorge, OF, 21, High-A
15. Ty Floyd, RHP, 19, Injured (College in 2023)
16. Adolfo Sanchez, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
17. Rece Hinds, OF, 24, MLB
18. Blake Dunn, OF, 26, MLB
19. Owen White, RHP, 25, MLB
20. Adam Serwinowski, LHP, 20, Rookie (ACL)
21. Luke Holman, RHP, 22, College
22. Zach Maxwell, RHP, 23, Triple-A
23. Victor Acosta, SS/2B, 20, High-A
24. Leo Balcazar, SS, 20, High-A
Jorge has solid tools across the board and could develop more power as he matures. Rodríguez has great speed and a developing bat. Floyd hasn’t pitched for the team yet since he had surgery after being drafted, but is expected to debut in 2025. Sanchez is a good hitter with developing power. He’s only 18 years old so he’s a few years away from the Majors, but he’s one to keep an eye on in this tier. Hinds showed some massive power during his first stint in the majors but didn’t stick. He should be back up this season. Serwinowski struggles with his control but has two solid pitches which may force him to the bullpen where his stuff may play better. (@tonybps1)
Tier 5
25. Lyon Richardson, RHP, 25, MLB
26. Jay Allen, OF, 22, High-A
27. Naibel Mariano, SS, 18, Rookie (DSL)
28. Cole Schoenwetter, RHP, 20, Single-A
29. Cooper Bowman, 2B/OF, 24, Triple-A
30. Yosver Zulueta, RHP, 26, MLB
31. Andrew Moore, RHP, 25, Double-A
32. Peyton Stovall, 2B, 21, Single-A
33. Sheng-En Lin, 3B, 19, Rookie (ACL)
34. Tristan Smith, LHP, 21, College
35. Hunter Hollan, LHP, 22, Single-A
36. Ariel Almonte, OF, 21, Single-A
37. Carlos Sanchez, SS/3B, 20, Single-A
38. Luis Mey, RHP, 23, Double-A
39. Jacob Hurtubise, OF, 27, MLB
40. Ethan O’Donnell, OF, 22, High-A
41. Ovis Portes, RHP, 20, Single-A
42. Kyle Henley, OF, 20, Single-A
43. Will Banfield, C, 25, Triple-A
44. Tyler Callihan, 2B, 24, Triple-A
45. Luke Hayden, RHP, 22, Single-A
46. Anyer Laureano, RHP, 22, Single-A
47. Yerlin Confidan, OF, 22, Single-A
48. Jaset Martinez, 1B, 18, Rookie (ACL)
49. Nestor Lorant, RHP, 22, High-A
50. Jirvin Morillo, C, 18, Rookie (DSL)
Mariano didn’t look overmatched in the Rookie league as an 18-year-old. Schoenwetter struggled in his first season in the organization, but has a good repertoire and has potential to be a mid-rotation starter once it comes together for him. Lin has a great approach at the plate and could develop power as he matures. Stovall projects to be a utility type player in the Majors. Mey looks like a future solid reliever. Callihan could make the Major Leagues in a reserve role this season. Confidan has been decent in his time in the Minor Leagues. (@tonybps1)
Adam Greene is a student UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. He currently writes for the Cape Cod Baseball League and UMass Athletics. From Longmeadow, MA, Adam is a huge Red Sox fan and has been following the team his whole life and he's spent the last few years covering their farm system. Follow him on Twitter at @aj_greene1015 and Instagram at the same handle.
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