Reds' Noelvi Marte: Sitting Out Again in First Game

Long Awaited Return to Field Postponed

Marte scratched from lineup with lingering hamstring tightness

Reds' top prospect Noelvi Marte was scratched from the lineup for the team's first game of the season due to lingering hamstring tightness. Marte had been expected to make his Major League debut in the game, but the Reds decided to play it safe and hold him out of the lineup after he experienced some discomfort during pregame warmups.

Marte has been dealing with the hamstring issue for the past few weeks, and the Reds have been cautious not to rush him back into action. He is expected to be re-evaluated in the coming days, and the Reds are hopeful that he will be able to make his debut soon.

In the meantime, the Reds will likely start Alejo Lopez at shortstop. Lopez is a veteran infielder who has played in over 500 Major League games. He is a good defender and can also contribute offensively.

The Reds are excited to have Marte in their lineup, but they are not going to rush him back into action. They want to make sure that he is healthy and ready to contribute before they put him in the lineup.