With an opening in center field following Nick Senzel’s season-ending injury Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds promoted a prospect that carries a level of speed the club hasn’t seen in years.
Michael Siani was called up from Triple-A Louisville prior to Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Siani, 23, totaled 52 stolen bases in 64 attempts this season, including a league-leading 49 stolen bases in 128 games in the Double-A Southern League.
The Reds haven’t had a player steal more than 15 bases in a season since Billy Hamilton (34) and José Peraza (23) in 2018.