CINCINNATI (WXIX) - During the first few weeks of spring training, the players in Cincinnati Reds’ big league camp split up between two fields at the complex. On one field, there was Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain and the big league regulars. On the other, there were the prospects and the non-roster invitees.

Noelvi Marte was on the prospects field along with players like Ivan Johnson, Edwin Arroyo, Cam Collier, Sal Stewart and Cooper Bowman. Marte had been the Reds’ starting third baseman in 2024. But following a terrible season last year, Marte had very long way to go to get that post back.

Marte was reassigned to minor league camp relatively early in camp, and Terry Francona told Marte to earn his way back.

Five months later, Marte is leading the Reds to pivotal wins as the team tries

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