Reds Place Noelvi Marte on IL, Recall Rece Hinds

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain after being scratched from the lineup due to left side pain. Marte had shown signs of resurgence since his April call-up, posting a strong .294/.342/.515 slash line, but his injury interrupts both his personal momentum and the team's plans for third base. The Reds recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville, who previously impressed with a hot MLB debut but later struggled, though he has performed well in the minors this year. Manager Terry Francona noted Marte's discomfort dated back to a minor league incident, and the current injury exacerbated during a pregame batting session. The Reds' infield depth is further tested, with other key players like Jeimer Candelario and Christian Encarnacion-Strand also on the IL, and Santiago Espinal expected to get most of the playing time at third base while Marte recovers. Oblique strains can require extended recovery, making Marte's absence potentially longer than the minimum IL stint.