Noelvi Marte's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infield prospect Noelvi Marte from the suspended list on Thursday and optioned infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. The Reds also transferred right-hander Emilio Pagan (lat) to the 60-day injured list. Marte will make his 2024 debut on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas, as he's starting at third base and batting sixth. The 22-year-old has returned to the Reds after being suspended 80 games due to a performance-enhancing drug suspension. Marte didn't look good at all at the plate in 53 plate appearances during his minor-league rehab assignment, but he should be scooped up off the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues where he's available and should play regularly the rest of the season with Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand) likely out for the season.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is set to rejoin the major league roster and make his 2024 season debut on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte was hit with an 80-game suspension on March 8 after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The 22-year-old got a small taste of the majors last summer, where he posted a .316/.366/.456 slash line with three long balls, 15 RBI, and six stolen bases in 35 games. Marte struggled through his rehab assignment with Triple-A earlier this month with a poor .151/.151/.170 line. Fantasy managers should not worry about inserting Marte back into their lineup, as he should be viewed as the primary third-base option in Cincinnati going forward. As a result, Jeimer Candelario will now see the majority of his starts at first base. Marte should be rostered in all leagues, as he can be a five-category contributor throughout the second half of the season.

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Noelvi Marte continues to struggle as he works towards his return to the big leagues. Marte went 0-for-4 on Sunday and is now 7-for-49 with two RBI and a stolen base for Triple-A Louisville. Marte has struggled mightily as he is shaking off some of the rust from serving an 80-game suspension for a performance enhancing substance. Marte was expected to return to the Reds when his suspension is over, but that is three days away and the club may elect to see him prove something before handing him a spot on the big-league spot. Marte was a Top-25 prospect last season and can provide both power and speed when he is at the top of his game. With his potential, he is worth rostering in most formats, but expectations should be managed until he can get going.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug-prevention policy, is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, June 11, and manager David Bell said Marte will mostly play third base while also seeing some time at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old is most likely to spend his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. He will be eligible to return from his suspension on June 27 and should be scooped up in fantasy leagues now if he's available on the waiver wire. The Dominican infielder impressed in his major-league debut last year with a .316/.366/.456 slash line and an .822 OPS, three homers, 15 RBI and six stolen bases in 35 games.

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving a suspension, was seen getting some live at-bats in the Arizona Complex League on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers' affiliate. Marte is staying in baseball shape by playing in minor-league games, but he won't be eligible to return to the Reds' big-league roster until June 19. By then, corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) could be back from his injured-list stint, so there's no telling what Marte's playing-time situation will look like when he's eligible to be reinstated. The 22-year-old Dominican infielder made his major-league debut in 2023 with the Reds and slashed an impressive .316/.366/.456 slash line with an .822 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and six stolen bases in 123 plate appearances.