Reds are giving Héctor Rodríguez a huge opportunity he can’t afford to waste

The Cincinnati Reds optioned Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville, making rookie Héctor Rodríguez the team's primary right fielder. Rodríguez was called up two weeks ago and recorded his first major league RBI with a two-run single against St. Louis on Monday. Since his promotion in early August, Rodríguez has struggled with a .097 batting average and eight strikeouts in 31 at-bats, though the Reds lack other viable right field options and plan to give him an extended opportunity to prove himself.

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