Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte (16) walk off single off of a fielding error by Colorado Rockies shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) in the ninth inning between Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Infielder Gets Start at New Position on Sunday

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By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 10:34 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte is in the lineup and batting seventh today, but there is a kicker. He is playing right field.

Yesterday, it was noted that Marte had been taking some reps in the outfield to offer the Reds some more flexibility with their lineups, especially against left-handed pitching.

“It’s another option for us out there,”Cowgill told Charlie's Chalkboard. “Especially against a lefty, it gives us a chance to put Espinal at third and get all of our righties out there. You’ve seen (Marte) play, he’s a good enough athlete to get it figured out. He has a cannon. He has all of the physical attributes. Now, it’s about practicing.”

The Mets are starting left-handed pitcher David Peterson on Sunday, and Espinal and Marte are both in the starting lineup.

You can see the full lineup below: