Noelvi Marte Fantasy Stats

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte had a solid season at the plate last year, and he should take on an even larger role during the 2026 season. Marte ultimately played 90 games last year, slashing .263/.300/.448 with 14 home runs and 10 stolen bases. He technically decreased his K/BB rate from 2024 to 2025, but he still struck out at a 23.6% clip while walking just 4.4% of the time. The 24-year-old was ultimately right near league-average at the plate, producing 101 wRC+. Defensively, he split time between third base and right field, performing markedly better at the latter. He finished the year with -2 OAA and -2 FRV at the hot corner, but just -1 OAA and 0 FRV in right field. FanGraphs' ZiPS projections estimate more playing time (115 games) for Marte in 2026, and specifically, we expect him to play more right field with Ke'Bryan Hayes slotted into third base. At the moment, Marte ranks #34 among outfielders and #78 among hitters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is getting the start in right field on Sunday for his team's game against the New York Mets. Marte has played multiple infield positions so far in his career, but this is his first big-league start in the outfield. He was one of the Reds' hottest hitters entering the All-Star break, and has posted a .272/.327/.515 slash line with six home runs and five stolen bases in 113 plate appearances for the season. Cincinnati's willingness to play him in the outfield shows an eagerness to force him into the lineup, which could be a huge boon for Marte's fantasy outlook the rest of the way. The 23-year-old former top prospect has battled through injuries and a PED suspension in his career, but he could be on the verge of a late-season breakout.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is entering the second half swinging a hot bat and could continue to find success. Marte has dealt with injuries this season, but has been effective when on the field. Over his final seven games of the first half, Marte went 7-for-22 with a double and three home runs. He swiped one bag, tallied four RBI, and scored four runs. Through 28 total games this season, Marte has posted a .284/.337/.547 slash line with five doubles, six home runs, and five stolen bases. Under the hood, the former top prospect has generated a .335 xwOBA, .464 xSLG, and a 73.8 mph bat speed, which are all above the average marks. Additionally, he ranks in the 93rd percentile in sprint speed. Marte is worth adding in all category formats as he has the skill set to contribute to all five standard categories. If he continues to see consistent playing time, he could push for a 20/20 season.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte continued his recent power surge on Saturday, homering for the third time in four games in a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Marte blasted a seventh-inning solo shot off right-hander Tyler Kinley for his lone hit in a 1-for-4 day. The 23-year-old missed most of May and all of June with an oblique strain, but he has made up for lost time since the Reds activated him July 4. In his first eight games back, Marte has gone 7-for-24 with three homers, five RBI, four runs scored, and 3:2 K:BB. The former top prospect has taken 100 trips to the plate this year and hit a highly productive .293/.340/.565 with six HRs, 22 RBI, 14 runs, and four steals. Marte has significantly cut his strikeout rate since last season, going from 31% to 15%, and the results have been encouraging.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte (oblique) has been activated off the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte is finally back in the mix after being sidelined since early May due to a left oblique strain. The former top prospect was hitting well at the plate before going down. Hopefully he'll be able to pick up where he left off. Marte is slashing .294/.342/.515 with three home runs and 17 RBI across 19 games this season. He'll bat seventh and cover third base versus left-hander Jesus Luzardo on Friday. Marte figures to get regular at-bats over at the hot corner with Jeimer Candelario out of the picture. Marte is worth a look in deep leagues and possibly other formats if he picks up where he left off at the plate. In a corresponding move, infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) went 2-for-3 with a grand slam, an additional RBI, and two walks in a rehab game on Tuesday. Marte looks to be recovered from his oblique strain as he clobbered a grand slam in his first rehab game. The 23-year-old was off to a strong start with the Reds before the injury. He was hitting .294/.342/.515 with three homers and four stolen bases in 73 plate appearances. He flashed his elite raw power with a 116.7 mph home run and also owns the best strikeout rate of his young career at 16.4 percent. Marte still has incredible upside with his blend of power, speed, and contact. Although the Reds' infield still seems a tad crowded, he is worth adding in at least deep-mixed leagues for corner-infield depth as he nears his return to the big leagues.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) went 0-for-4 in his first rehab game with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday. That will be the first of five rehab games in a row for Marte, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Marte has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique since May 7. The 23-year-old got off to an effective start before then, hitting .294/.342/.515 with three home runs, 17 RBI, 10 runs scored, and four steals in 73 plate appearances. The Reds haven't found a solution at the hot corner in Marte's absence, meaning he should receive plenty of playing time when he comes back.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. Earlier in May, Marte felt something was off when trying to make a throw to first base after fielding a ground ball, and further testing revealed he had a grade two oblique strain. Marte has been out since, and just last week, he returned to live action, appearing in three games for the Reds' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League. He played a few games at third base and one at designated hitter. The decision to have him begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga is encouraging, as it shows signs of progression from the injury. Marte could slot back in as the primary third baseman for the Reds, as Jeimer Candelario was designated for assignment earlier this week. In 73 plate appearances with the Reds this season, Marte is slashing .294/.342/.515 with three home runs, 10 runs scored, and 17 RBI.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that third baseman Noelvi Marte (oblique) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. Marte has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a left-oblique injury, but the 23-year-old Dominican infielder could be ready to rejoin the major-league roster by next week if he avoids setbacks while playing in minor-league games this weekend. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to consider snagging him off the waiver wire now, as he could step back in as Cincy's primary third baseman when he's activated from the 10-day injured list. That would be bad news for Santiago Espinal. Marte got a late start to the 2025 season due to injury, which is why he's played in only 19 games, but he was sporting a strong .294/.342/.515 slash line with three homers, 17 RBI, 10 runs and four steals in 73 plate appearances before his oblique injury.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte's (oblique) follow-up MRI exam has been moved up to May 27 from June 4 because the team's medical staff has been pleased with his progress from a left-oblique strain. The results of Marte's MRI exam could determine the next step in his recovery. The Reds placed the 23-year-old infielder on the 10-day injured list on May 7, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) and Jeimer Candelario (back) are both still on the IL as well, so it's possible that Marte will see regular playing time again at third base if he's able to make it back sooner than later. The Dominican infielder was hitting a strong .294/.342/.515 at the time of his injury with an .857 OPS, three home runs, 17 RBI, 10 runs scored and four stolen bases in his 68 at-bats. Santiago Espinal should continue to benefit at third until one of the three return.