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Top 20 Cincinnati Reds Prospects for Dynasty Leagues

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Trevor Hooth
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It was a tough year for the Cincinnati Reds in 2024, finishing with a record of 77-85. They have an intriguing future led by Elly De La Cruz along with the return of Matt McLain. Their pitching rotation already includes Hunter Greene with more help on the way. The Reds were able to add Gavin Lux and Brady Singer via trade who should play a big part in the upcoming year, as well as signing Austin Hays.

Cincinnati’s farm system is led by a couple of top-end arms that will make the Reds rotation one to fear in the coming years. There are some solid hitting prospects in the lower levels as well. Overall, however, this system fades very quickly in terms of potential fantasy contributors. If some things break the right way there will be some talent coming from this group.

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Top 20 Cincinnati Reds Prospects for Dynasty Leagues

1. RHP Chase Burns, Age: 22

There are very few pitchers who have the potential of Chase Burns. The 2024 second-overall pick can consistently touch triple digits while also boasting an equally good slider. Burns stays in the zone and can get a lot whiffs. The Reds pushed Rhett Lowder quickly having him debut by the end of his first season, it stands to reason Burns will be put on a similar path. The only difference is, Burns should have a higher ceiling because of his ability to generate whiffs. Either way, he is set to debut in 2025.

2. RHP Rhett Lowder, Age: 22

Before taking Wake Forest ace Chase Burns in the first round last season, Cincinnati selected Wake Forest ace Rhett Lowder the season before. Lowder threw both his first professional pitch and his first MLB pitch in 2024. In his debut, Lowder threw 30.2 innings with a 1.17 ERA. His K/9 was 6.46, but it was much higher than that at every other level prior. There’s no guarantee he starts the season in the Reds rotation, but he should be first in line to join the rotation when the Reds need a starter.

3.  3B Cam Collier, Age: 20

When he was drafted in 2022, Cam Collier was very young for his draft class. As a 19-year-old in High-A, he slashed .248/.355/.443 with 20 home runs. He will be just 20 years old in Double-A. His age-to-level success was impressive last year, but the more advanced arms may prove difficult. Collier is a power-over-hit offensive profile and the power is very real. Long term there is a belief he will wind up playing first base, which will put more pressure on his ability to put up those power numbers.

4. RHP Chase Petty, Age: 21

The Minnesota Twins selected high school flamethrower Chase Petty 26th overall in 2021 before trading him to the Reds as a part of the Sonny Gray deal less than a year later. It has been quite the roller coaster journey for Petty, who in 2024 was back throwing in the upper-90’s. He made it to Triple-A last season for a couple of starts, but spent most of his time in Double-A where he posted a 4.39 ERA in 127 innings. In 2025 Petty should start in Triple-A where he could make his MLB debut at some point in the upcoming season.

5. 2B/3B Sal Stewart, Age: 21

Injuries limited Sal Stewart to just 80 games last season, when, as a 20-year-old in High-A he hit .279 with eight home runs and 10 stolen bases. He has the type of advanced approach that fantasy baseball managers like, posting a 14.8 percent walk rate. Stewart is an offensive-minded prospect, which means his defensive home may change. That being said he has the skills to help in power categories, as well as average and OBP if he reaches his ceiling.

6. SS Edwin Arroyo, Age: 21

One of the infielders who came over from Seattle in the Luis Castillo trade was Edwin Arroyo. After missing the entire 2024 season following a shoulder injury, he was sent to the Arizona Fall League where he was able to find success. Arroyo ended the 2023 season with a short stint in Double-A, which is most likely where he will return in 2025. Speed is his calling card, but there is a chance for double-digit home runs, especially since he’ll be calling Great American Ballpark home.

7. SS Tyson Lewis, Age: 19

The Reds selected Tyson Lewis 51st overall in 2024 after he was named the Gatorade High School Player of the Year in Nebraska. While he didn’t debut after signing about slot value, the lefty-swinging shortstop has very intriguing potential. If he hit enough, he should be able to add power to his already existing speed. That gives him the potential for steals and home runs without being a hindrance to average if things break the right way. Lewis is set to debut in 2025.

8. C Alfred0 Duno, Age: 19

There is plenty of buzz around the potential of what Alfredo Duno could be. He has yet to play more than 45 games in his first two seasons. In Single-A last season as an 18-year-old he hit .267 with three home runs and a 12.9 percent walk rate. His profile is one of a power hitting catcher, but there is a long way to go to get there. Health is a concern, but so is Duno’s hit tool after posting a 28.8 percent strikeout rate. In a real life list, Duno would rank higher, but with focus on fantasy baseball his power is enticing, but there is a long way to go for him to reach a lofty ceiling. A healthy year means a potential breakout.

9. SS Sammy Stafura, Age: 20

During his first full season in 2024, Sammy Stafura slashed .255/.374/.379 with six home runs and 27 stolen bases in Single-A. Between his speed and his near 15 percent walk rate at the level, he has an intriguing upside for fantasy rosters. Stafura doesn’t project for much power, but he should be able to hit for average while drawing plenty of walks and adding steals. It will be interesting to see what happens with Stafura and several other promising infield prospects, as the Reds infield is already young and crowded.

10. RHP Ty Floyd, Age: 23

Shoulder surgery delayed the professional debut of Ty Floyd, who was good enough at LSU to be the 38th overall pick in 2023. Prior to injury, his fastball was sitting in the mid-90s with a few potential offspeed offerings. Floyd’s fastball is very clearly his best pitch. He should be healthy and ready to debut in 2025, but there is a lot more risk attached to him now following a lost season.

11. RHP Luke Holman, Age: 22

After spending a couple of seasons at Alabama and one at LSU, Luke Holman was selected 71st overall by Cincinnati in 2024. He has the ability to fill up the zone with a low-90s fastball and a good slider leading the way. Based on Holman’s 12.47 K/9 in college last season, he has the potential to generate whiffs, though it will be tougher against pro hitters. He will debut this season.

12. 3B Ricardo Cabrera, Age: 20

An 18-year-old Ricardo Cabrera had a breakout season in 2023. His follow-up in 2024 was hitting .252 with 11 home runs and 19 stolen bases in Single-A. Notably, his walk rate dropped from 12.9 percent two years ago to 6.8 percent last season. Understanding that Cabrera was young for the level, his patience adds another dynamic to what is a heavily offensive profile. High-A in 2025 will provide another chance for him to show the low walk numbers were just a blip on the radar.

13. RHP Connor Phillips, Age: 23

After debuting for 20.2 innings in 2023, Connor Phillips didn’t pitch well enough to make it back to the Reds roster in 2024. His big stuff didn’t lead to the same strikeout success, going from a 33.3 percent rate to a 19.7 percent rate last year. His 15.3 percent walk rate didn’t make things any better. The quality of his pitches is not in question, but his command certainly is. When he’s on, Phillips could dominate, but that rarely happened last season. He’s still on the 40-man, so if he can be in the zone more consistently, there’s still a chance for him to contribute at any time.

14. LHP Adam Serwinowski, Age: 20

A former 15th-round pick, Adam Serwinowski posted an 11.14 K/9 with a 2.57 ERA in 85.2 innings in Single-A last season. He did this on the back of a mid-90s fastball and a big slider. There are some question marks to the profile, namely finding a third pitch as well as lowering his 4.73 BB/9. Either way ,his strikeout rate makes him an interesting prospect despite the reliever risk and time it could take to reach the big leagues.

15. RHP Zach Maxwell, Age: 24

A relief prospect through and through, the former Georgia Tech product posted a 14.17 K/9 between Double-A and Triple-A last season. Walks have been an issue for Zach Maxwell, but with his pure stuff and strikeouts, there is certainly high leverage potential. He’s a physically imposing presence on the mound who can tough triple digits with his fastball as well as throw a devastating slider. Command will be the deciding factor of where he ends up, but Maxwell has the potential to be a strikeout-heavy leverage reliever.

16. 2B Cooper Bowman, Age: 25

The Reds selected Cooper Bowman from the Athletics organization during the Rule 5 Draft this offseason. If he makes the team, he will almost certainly be limited to a backup role. He has a lot of defensive versatility, which helps. Between Double-A and Triple-A last season Bowman slashed .262/.351/.419 with 12 home runs and 43 stolen bases. The sheer amount of infield options for Cincinnati will make Bowman’s path to making the team difficult, but he can also play the outfield. While he may not get a ton of playing time, if he doesn’t go back to the Athletics he will be in the majors which can be valuable in deeper leagues.

17. OF Hector Rodriguez, Age: 20

One thing Hector Rodriguez can do better than a lot of players in the minors is get the bat to the baseball. In High-A last year he only struck out 13.3 percent of the time while hitting .274 with 12 home runs and 12 stolen bases. Although Rodriguez has great bat-to-ball skills he doesn’t walk a lot. If he is a one-trick pony that will really hinder his fantasy baseball value, but elite contact skills are nothing to scoff at either.

18. 2B Tyler Callihan, Age: 24

Cincinnati protected Tyler Callihan from the Rule 5 Draft by adding him to the 40-man roster this offseason. He played in both Double-A and Triple-A last season, slashing .276/.359/.429 with nine home runs and 22 stolen bases while striking out 27.2 percent of the time. While Callihan doesn’t boast the most promising profile for fantasy baseball, especially with his strikeout rate, the fact that he’s on the 40-man roster means he could be given an opportunity if the Reds need to access their depth during the upcoming season.

19. RHP Julian Aguiar, Age: 23

Julian Aguiar debuted for the Reds in 2024, throwing 31.2 innings in the majors with a 6.25 ERA. Prior to that, he had a 3.79 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A. Aguiar will miss the entire 2025 season following Tommy John Surgery. Prior to that, he had a mid-90’s sinker with a big slider that filled up the zone. Still, that did not translate to the strikeout numbers fantasy baseball managers would be looking for.

20. OF Ethan O’Donnell, Age: 22

Last season in High-A Ethan O’Donnell hit .269 with 10 home runs and 31 stolen bases. The former 6th rounder out of Virginia is a plus runner that can provide steals to fantasy baseball lineups. The rest of his offensive profile isn’t as grand, but if he can hit consistently in Double-A like he did last season then he will become a decent fantasy baseball prospect. Though he likely winds up a defensive specialist who can steal bases.

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