Marte Heads Back to Triple-A | Cincinnati Reds News

Noelvi Marte’s rough season hits a new low as the Reds option him back to Triple-A Louisville, citing poor hitting and shaky defense — but manager Terry Francona’s message is clear: it’s time to step up, lead the outfield, and fix everything with urgency. Meanwhile, the Reds bring up catcher Will Banfield, who’s heating up at the plate with a .262 average and 11 homers, potentially opening DH opportunities for Tyler Stephenson. This move isn’t about giving up — it’s about finding consistency and getting Marte back on track before he’s needed again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b61978de50a0ea76