Cincinnati Reds 2025 Top Prospects Week 5 in Review

INF Sal Stewart (#3 Reds Prospect)

The former 32nd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Reds, Sal Stewart has been off to a red-hot start at the plate this season. Adding another six hits over the past week, Stewart's batting average is now .303. Over the past four games, Stewart has five runs batted in and three stolen bases as well. The 21-year-old is healthy and thriving in Double-A so far in 2024, and continues to display strong plate awareness. Without a doubt, MLB's 80th-ranked prospect is right on track for his estimated 2026 arrival. 

RHP Chase Petty (#6 Reds Prospect)

After surrendering seven runs (two earned) in his previous outing, Chase Petty pitched an absolute gem this past week. Over six innings of work, Petty only allowed one run and walked two batters. His seven strikeouts were one short of tying his season-high, as it was the best he's looked this season. It marks his second shutout in his last three starts, and he's allowed one run or fewer in the three games. Consistency will be key, as he now looks beyond his seventh start in Triple-A. 

OF Hector Rodriguez (#11 Reds Prospect)

Get to know the name Hector Rodriguez, because he is on a tear in Double-A to start 2024. He's riding a 13-game hitting streak, including going 10/16 over his last four games. Over this past week, Rodriguez also added two home runs and four runs batted in to his resume. With a .386 batting average and .992 OPS, there's a legitimate argument that he has been the top bat in the Reds minor league system so far in 2024. At 5'10" and 200lbs, Rodriguez will need to continue to live off of his contact hitting, as he does not have much power. Still just 21 years old, it is hard not to be excited about the versatile outfielder's potential. 

RHP Ty Floyd (#17 Reds Prospect)

After dealing with injuries last season, right-handed pitcher Ty Floyd is coming off his best appearance since being drafted in 2023. In four innings of work as the starter, Floyd did not allow a single hit and only allowed one walk. The 23-year-old struck out seven batters, as the lone run scored was not earned. He matched his second-longest outing of the year, as the Reds monitor his workload to keep him healthy. To date, Floyd has flashed strong command in Single A and has only allowed five hits in 13 innings pitched.