Reds Report:Reds minor-leaguer Blake Dunn: From 15th-round pick to 20-50 season

Blake Dunn impressed for the Dayton Dragons earlier this season, earning a promotion to Double-A Chattanooga. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Reds Report Thu Nov 16 2023 [Reds minor-leaguer Blake Dunn: From 15th-round pick to 20-50 season]( [Dayton outfielder Blake Dunn slides back to first during the first inning against West Michigan Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at LMCU Ballpark.]( Blake Dunn impressed for the Dayton Dragons earlier this season, earning a promotion to Double-A Chattanooga. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) smiles as he jogs back to the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, June 19, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. ]( [For subscribers] [Votto pokes fun at himself for not winning Gold Glove]( Joey Votto was a Gold Glover in 2011. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini watching live batting practice from a cart with general manager Nick Krall at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.]( [For subscribers] ['Banners fly forever': MLB execs weigh in on trade deadline decisions]( Maybe the Cincinnati Reds didn't like what their internal evaluations said about their chances in '23 even if they added a starter at the deadline. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) heads to third base on a Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) double in the ninth inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.]( [For subscribers] [Where MLB execs predict Cincinnati Reds free agent Joey Votto lands]( Big-league executives had trouble coming up with a best fit for Cincinnati Reds free agent Joey Votto this winter when asked to predict. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds General Manager Nick Krall answer questions during Redsfest, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [Wittenmyer & Williams: Why Reds need to go big on pitching]( Wittenmyer & Williams: What will it take for the Cincinnati Reds to bring back Sonny Gray or sign another top-tier free agent starting pitcher? [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](