Report: Cincinnati Reds Are Promoting Two-Way Prospect

The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly promoting their number 13th-ranked prospect Sheng-En Lin to Single-A Daytona, according to a Threads post by MLB reporter Jon Morosi.

Sheng-En Lin is a two way prospect out of Taiwan, the Cincinnati Reds signed Lin on June 5, 2023 as a two way player, but would utilize him as a third baseman and shortstop, with the plan to eventually work him into a two way role. In 2024, the 18-year-old would slash .308/.418/.419 with 11 extra base hits, including a home run.

His numbers would see a decline offensively in 2025, batting just .172 with a .658 OPS. Those numbers are decieving due to him focusing primarily on pitching this season. In 30 1/3 innings this season, he would record a 2.67 ERA in 10 games. Opponents were batting just .174 off of him this season. He would record 21 strikeouts while only walking three in 15 1/3 innings in July.

Sheng-En Lin is added to an already exciting Daytona Tortugas roster. Tyson Lewis, Arnaldo Lantigua and Alfredo Alcantara were promoted to Single-A on July 25th, joining another top prospect in Alfredo Duno. The 19-year-old will continue to work on pitching for the Tortugas.