The Cincinnati Reds don’t have a clear spot to play Alejo Lopez daily, but it was impossible to ignore the way he was hitting in the minor leagues.
Lopez, a 27th-round pick from the 2015 MLB Draft, led minor leagues with his 72 combined hits at Double-A and Triple-A. In 49 games, he hit .360 with 19 doubles, 27 RBI and 41 runs. He reached base in all but two games this season, posting a stunning .437 on-base percentage with 22 multi-hit games.
The switch-hitter played second base and third base at Triple-A Louisville. He has little experience at shortstop, but he could be a candidate to play there in an emergency.