Marté, the centerpiece of the previous season’s trade of ace Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners, popped as well. He made his debut as a pinch-runner and promptly stole third base, showing the fearlessness that Reds scouts saw when the team was negotiating with the Mariners.

The Reds announced a series of camp cuts today, the most notable being that infielder Noelvi Marté has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. They also optioned right-handers Yosver Zulueta and Connor Phillips as well as infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan ad outfielder Rece Hinds.