Hinds is set to replace Marte, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19. The right-handed hitter has been thriving at Triple-A Louisville, posting a .354/.475/.771 line in 13 games, and has a strong .506 slugging percentage over 39 major-league contests.
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Marte showed breakout potential early in 2025, delivering an .857 OPS through May before an oblique injury sidelined him. He returned in July and hit eight home runs across July and August, finishing September with a .191/.214/.287 line in 94 at-bats as Cincinnati exited the playoffs.
Hinds broke onto the MLB scene in 2024 with early power but has shown swing-and-miss tendencies, including a 31.4% strikeout rate in his first season and declining contact in limited stints. In 2026, he will join an outfield mix featuring TJ Friedl, Spencer Steer, Will Benson, and Dane Myers, potentially serving as a platoon option alongside Benson.
The Reds’ move aims to spark a fresh look in the lineup as Hinds earns another big-league opportunity, while Marte eyes a rebound path back to the majors. This development comes ahead of Cincinnati’s series against the Giants.
