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Cincinnati Reds Release Former First-Round Draft Pick
Jul 5, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The hat and glove of Cincinnati Reds right fielder Tyler Naquin (12) during the sixth inning in the game against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Release Former First-Round Draft Pick

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner  |  Last updated Jul 22, 2025 1:58 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds released former first-round draft pick Mat Nelson on Monday,

Nelson was drafted with the 35th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Florida State. The catcher never made it above Double-A Chattanooga.

Over five seasons in the minor leagues, Nelson slashed .205/.319/.351 with 70 extra-base hits in 298 games.

Other notable picks from the 2021 Reds' draft class are Jay Allen II, Andrew Abbott, Julian Aguiar, Blake Dunn, and Matt McLain.

You can see the Reds' minor league transaction log here.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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