Reds Report:Reds' Noelvi Marte suspended 80 games for violation of MLB PED program

Top prospect was expected to be a vital part of the Reds' infield in 2024 and a Rookie of the Year candidate by many. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Mar 9 2024 [Reds' Noelvi Marte suspended 80 games for violation of MLB PED program]( [Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte stands for a portrait during spring training, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( Top prospect was expected to be a vital part of the Reds' infield in 2024 and a Rookie of the Year candidate by many. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [May 22, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) takes batting practice before playing the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.]( [Here's when the Reds would visit Votto in Toronto]( Joey Votto hit a memorable, go-ahead home run for the Reds in his hometown of Toronto in May 2022. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte (16) smiles toward the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [Here's what the absence of top prospect Marte means for the Reds]( Noelvi Marte turned 22 in October. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Nick Martinez (28) throws live batting practice during spring training workouts, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the teamÕs spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [Reds starter Nick Martinez delivers four perfect innings vs. Dodgers]( Facing the best lineup in baseball, Nick Martinez was in full control in Friday's spring training game. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) reacts after striking out on a called third strike in the second inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. The game was scoreless after four innings.]( [Joey Votto posts peculiar tweet amid Blue Jays deal. What it meant]( Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, he confirmed via X/Twitter on Friday. But his initial post was peculiar. [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 ➔]( 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]( 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](