Reds Report:Why Montas thinks Noelvi Marte might be better after PED suspension

Nobody in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse knows better what lies ahead for Noelvi Marte after getting an 80-game steroid suspension than Frankie Montas. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Fri Mar 15 2024 [For subscribers] [Why Montas thinks Noelvi Marte might be better after PED suspension]( [Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) smiles while on the mound during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( Nobody in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse knows better what lies ahead for Noelvi Marte after getting an 80-game steroid suspension than Frankie Montas. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds shorstop Elly De La Cruz shares a laugh with infielder Nick Martini during spring training workouts, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [Former minor league backup Nick Martini has built on turnaround year]( Last year, Nick Martini was in minor league spring training. Now, he's a strong candidate for the Reds' final roster spot. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds minor league player Cam Collier serves as a baserunner during rundown drills during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [Cam Collier and Rhett Lowder impress in MLB Spring Breakout game]( Cam Collier opened Thursday's spring breakout game with an opposite field homer. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell speaks with reporters before spring training workouts, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.]( [For subscribers] [Culture club? How David Bell squares Marte suspension with team ethic]( Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell was linked to the steroid scandal as a player in 2007. He relies on team culture now to weather Marte suspension. [READ MORE]( [General view of Great American Ball Park in the fourth inning during a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. ]( [See where Great American Ball Park lands on ranking of MLB stadiums]( USA Today recently released a ranking of all Major League Baseball stadiums. But where did Great American Ball Park fall? [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](