Report: Senzel tops Reds' promotions
Nick Senzel appears to be one step closer to becoming the first member of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft class to make it to the Major Leagues. According to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds promoted their top prospect from Class A Advanced Daytona to Double-A Pensacola.
According to a report by the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds promoted their top prospect from Class A Advanced Daytona to Double-A Pensacola.
Cincinnati drafted the Atlanta native second overall last June. In 62 games with the Tortugas this season, Senzel produced a .305/.371/.476 slash line with four homers and 31 RBIs. His 26 doubles rank third in the Minor Leagues.
Senzel reportedly will be joined by fellow Florida State League All-Stars
The Enquirer also said right-hander
Mahle, the organization's No. 8 prospect, leads the Southern League with an 0.87 WHIP and 85 innings pitched. His 1.59 ERA ranks second on the circuit. The 22-year-old made history earlier this season by tossing the second nine-inning perfect game in Southern League history on April 23.
Blandino has produced a .259/.374/.462 slash line with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 62 games.
The team reportedly also promoted third baseman
Michael Leboff is contributor to MiLB.com.