"Arrr! Top swashbuckler caught usin' forbidden potions, banished from the field for 80 moons! Walk the plank, lad!"
2024-03-08
Arrr, ye scurvy dog Noelvi Marte of the Cincinnati Reds hath been caught walkin' the plank for 80 games after firin' a shot of the ol' performance-enhancin' grog. Aye, 'tis a blow to the crew, but we'll bounce back stronger than a whale in a storm!
Ahoy mateys! Top MLB prospect Noelvi Marte be makin' waves for the Cincinnati Reds last year, joinin' the team as a late-season callup. The lad made his MLB debut on Aug. 19, showin' Reds fans a glimmer of hope for the future. Marte, a spry 22-year-old, batted .316 with an .822 OPS in his 35 games, makin' him the Reds' top prospect and 21st overall in baseball.But alas, the Reds be needin' to change their plans as Marte has been caught in Davy Jones' locker with a suspension. The lad tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, earnin' himself an 80-game ban. Marte signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2018 before bein' traded to the Reds in 2022 for a right fine pitcher.The Reds be countin' on Marte to be their startin' third baseman this season, joinin' a crew of young talent. Last year, the Reds surprised many by havin' a strong season, but they be aimin' for their first playoff berth since 2013. While their future be uncertain, the Reds be settin' sail for more success in the seasons to come.Fair winds and follow the Fox News Sports coverage for more tales from the high seas!