Two Top Prospects Represent Cincinnati Reds In MLB Futures Game

The Cincinnati Reds had two of their top prospects represent the National League team in the MLB Futures Game. Sal Stewart and Alfredo Duno were selected to the team. Stewart is the Reds' number three-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, while Duno is the Reds' number sixth-ranked prospect. Stwart was mic'd up during his inning on defense.

"I'm having a blast," Stewart said. "I've met a lot of great people here, I hope they're All-Stars pretty soon."

Stewart entered the game in the top of the fifth inning as a defensive replacement at third base. He got just one at-bat and flew out to right field, but it was a hard hit ball at 97.1 MPH. Stewart has been playing very well in Double-A Chattanooga this season. He is slashing .306/.377/.473. He is also just two home runs away from a minor league career high of 12, he is currently at 10. Stewart's MLB ETA is 2026, but there is a chance he could be a September call up similar to Noelvi Marte in 2023.

Alfredo Duno entered the game in the top of the sixth inning as a defensive replacement. He would hit a hard ground out to third base. Duno has been more consistent this season. He is slashing .267/.413/.453. The Florida State League is a difficult league for power, but has still managed to hit seven home runs. Duno's MLB ETA is 2028.