Reds Promote Top Prospect Héctor Rodríguez From Triple-a

WHO:

MLB.com - Héctor Rodríguez, a 22-year-old left-handed hitter, was signed by the Mets out of the Dominican Republic for $100,000 in 2021.

MLB.com - President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall stated, "He’s continued to take good at-bats. He’s really done a great job of becoming more professional in his at-bats."

MLB.com - Cincinnati Reds, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, outfielder Héctor Rodríguez, lefty slugger Nathaniel Lowe, infielder Juan Brito, Minor League right-hander Alejandro Rivera, lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson, outfielder JJ Bleday, catcher Tyler Stephenson, starting pitcher Brady Singer, third baseman Eugenio Suárez, relievers Brock Burke and Pierce Johnson.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Rodríguez went 0-for-2 with a walk and scored during his Major League debut against the A's.

MLB.com - Rodríguez had a three-homer game on May 27 and hit for the cycle on June 10 during the season.

NBC Sports - Rodríguez has a 42 percent hard-hit rate and an 89.2 mph average exit velocity this season.

NBC Sports - Rodríguez is expected to be called up after the August 14th cutoff to retain his rookie eligibility for 2027.

MLB.com - The Reds are calling up their No. 3 prospect, Héctor Rodríguez, from Triple-A Louisville.

NBC Sports - Rodríguez has 25 home runs, a .272 batting average, 63 RBIs, and an .876 OPS this season.

MLB.com - Rodríguez is batting .274 with an .880 OPS, 27 home runs, and 69 RBIs in 104 games this season.

MLB.com - The Reds traded Nathaniel Lowe to the Guardians for two Minor League players.

MLB.com - The Reds received $250,000 of international bonus space in exchange for Caleb Ferguson.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Cincinnati, Ohio; Triple-A Louisville; Great American Ballpark.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Rodríguez will be in the lineup vs. the A's on Tuesday.

MLB.com - The trade deadline occurred at 6 p.m. ET on Monday.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Reds felt it was time to give Rodríguez a shot after he spent almost a full season at Triple-A.

MLB.com - The Reds moved players due to low interest from other clubs and to fill roster vacancies.

HOW:

MLB.com - Rodríguez is expected to see time in left field and at designated hitter for the remainder of the season.

MLB.com - The Reds traded lefty slugger Nathaniel Lowe to the Guardians for infielder Juan Brito and Minor League right-hander Alejandro Rivera.

MLB.com - The Reds made trades to acquire players and international bonus space, while promoting Rodríguez to fill the gap left by Lowe's departure.

Héctor Rodríguez, a 22-year-old left-handed hitter signed by the Mets for $100,000 in 2021, made his Major League debut against the A's, going 0-for-2 with a walk and scoring a run. Earlier this season, he showcased his talent with a three-homer game on May 27 and hitting for the cycle on June 10. Looking ahead, Rodríguez is expected to play in left field and at designated hitter for the remainder of the season.