Noelvi Marte Hopes To Turn Things Around In Second Half
After returning from an 80-game suspension for PED's, Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Noelvi Marte has struggled mightily in 16 games with a .175 batting average to go along with one homer, six RBI and two stolen bases. It has many managers wondering what to do with the former top tier prospect in the second half of the season. With Marte missing so much time due to the suspension, he is still in a Spring Training type mode and the hope is the All-Star break has given the 22-year-old some time to clear his mind and shake off all the rust to have a strong second half. The playing time will be there for the youngster and managers for now should remain patient. If he continues to struggle for the next few weeks or loses playing time, managers in redraft leagues can consider moving on. However, with the potential to help across board, managers should remain patient.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Miami Marlins. It will be Marte's first day off since returning from an 80-game suspension in the first half of the 2024 season. The 22-year-old has struggled in his first 16 games for the Reds this year, going 11-for-62 (.177) with a homer, two doubles, six RBI, two stolen bases, one walk and 22 strikeouts in 66 plate appearances. He should have a regular role at the hot corner in Cincinnati in the second half, though, and should remain rostered in most fantasy leagues for his power upside in a hitter-friendly environment. With Marte sitting out on Sunday, Santiago Espinal is at third base and batting eighth against Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers. Espinal has limited DFS upside in the eight-hole and is hitting just .211 (41-for-194) on the season with six homers and six steals.
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte homered for the first time this season in Wednesday night's win over the hosting New York Yankees in the Bronx. In addition to making a nice backhanded snag in the eighth inning, Marte cranked a two-run homer to left off scuffling Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon to give the Reds a 2-0 lead in the second frame. The 22-year-old former top prospect is only 4-for-24 so far this year following an 80-game suspension, but he's already up to four RBI and two stolen bases in six outings. Marte offers an intriguing blend of power and speed at the hot corner for fantasy managers, and with Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) done for the season and Matt McLain (shoulder) still not close to returning, he's got a fairly clear pathway to playing time for the remainder of the year.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte made his return in style on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored, an RBI, and a stolen base in an 11-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was making his return from a PED suspension handed down before the season started. After a shaky run in the minors before his return to the majors, it seemed like it would take some time for Marte to get back to form. Well, so far so good on that front, as the 22-year-old continued right where he left off last year. Marte can provide all five categories for fantasy owners if everything clicks, so he should be rostered in most leagues, especially categories.
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infield prospect Noelvi Marte from the suspended list on Thursday and optioned infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The Reds also transferred right-hander Emilio Pagan (lat) to the 60-day injured list. Marte will make his 2024 debut on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas, as he's starting at third base and batting sixth. The 22-year-old has returned to the Reds after being suspended 80 games due to a performance-enhancing drug suspension. Marte didn't look good at all at the plate in 53 plate appearances during his minor-league rehab assignment, but he should be scooped up off the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues where he's available and should play regularly the rest of the season with Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) likely out for the season.
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is set to rejoin the major league roster and make his 2024 season debut on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was hit with an 80-game suspension on March 8 after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The 22-year-old got a small taste of the majors last summer, where he posted a .316/.366/.456 slash line with three long balls, 15 RBI, and six stolen bases in 35 games. Marte struggled through his rehab assignment with Triple-A earlier this month with a poor .151/.151/.170 line. Fantasy managers should not worry about inserting Marte back into their lineup, as he should be viewed as the primary third-base option in Cincinnati going forward. As a result, Jeimer Candelario will now see the majority of his starts at first base. Marte should be rostered in all leagues, as he can be a five-category contributor throughout the second half of the season.
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Noelvi Marte continues to struggle as he works towards his return to the big leagues. Marte went 0-for-4 on Sunday and is now 7-for-49 with two RBI and a stolen base for Triple-A Louisville. Marte has struggled mightily as he is shaking off some of the rust from serving an 80-game suspension for a performance enhancing substance. Marte was expected to return to the Reds when his suspension is over, but that is three days away and the club may elect to see him prove something before handing him a spot on the big-league spot. Marte was a Top-25 prospect last season and can provide both power and speed when he is at the top of his game. With his potential, he is worth rostering in most formats, but expectations should be managed until he can get going.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug-prevention policy, is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, June 11, and manager David Bell said Marte will mostly play third base while also seeing some time at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old is most likely to spend his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. He will be eligible to return from his suspension on June 27 and should be scooped up in fantasy leagues now if he's available on the waiver wire. The Dominican infielder impressed in his major-league debut last year with a .316/.366/.456 slash line and an .822 OPS, three homers, 15 RBI and six stolen bases in 35 games.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving a suspension, was seen getting some live at-bats in the Arizona Complex League on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers' affiliate. Marte is staying in baseball shape by playing in minor-league games, but he won't be eligible to return to the Reds' big-league roster until June 19. By then, corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) could be back from his injured-list stint, so there's no telling what Marte's playing-time situation will look like when he's eligible to be reinstated. The 22-year-old Dominican infielder made his major-league debut in 2023 with the Reds and slashed an impressive .316/.366/.456 slash line with an .822 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and six stolen bases in 123 plate appearances.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte has been hit with an 80-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drug violation. The club's No. 1 prospect was projected to be the primary third baseman in the 2024 season but he will have to wait until mid-season to assume that role. Marte appeared in 35 games for the Reds in the 2023 season, impressing with a .316 average alongside three home runs, six stolen bases, and an .822 OPS across 123 trips to the plate. The 22-year-old also hit .279 with 11 home runs, 18 steals, and an .812 OPS across 92 games between the Double-A and Triple-A levels a season ago. Offseason signee Jeimer Candelario is likely to handle the bulk of reps at the hot corner for the Reds in the season's first half, boosting his fantasy stock in the process.
