Sal Stewart

Reds manager Terry Francona said Sal Stewart is mostly going to play first and second this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Stewart is expected to see less time at third base in camp. Matt McLain remains the Reds' second baseman, but Stewart can fill-in when McLain gets a day off or when Elly Da La Cruz is off she McLain slides over to shortstop.

Sal Stewart is expected to open the season as the Cincinnati Reds’ designated hitter and corner infielder, serving in a role similar to recently signed Eugenio Suarez.

Fantasy Impact

Stewart and Suarez will split time between first base and designated hitter, occasionally starting at third base when Ke’Bryan Hayes needs a breather. Stewart posted a .255/.293/.545 slash line with five home runs in 55 at-bats and will look to build on his first season in the big leagues.

Sal Stewart went 2-for-4 in the win over the Brewers, contributing with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

The 21-year-old continues a dismal stretch at the plate, hitting .167 with one home run and two RBI over his last seven games for the Reds. After yesterday’s game, Stewart is batting .255 with five home runs and eight RBI across 18 games.

The Reds plan to promote Sal Stewart on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Stewart has slashed .309/.383/.524 with 20 home runs between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville. He'll add versatility all over the infield for the Reds.