Cincinnati Reds: Who has minor-league options remaining?

Who has one minor-league option remaining?

(5) Aristides Aquino, José De León, Kyle Farmer, Jose Siri, Matt Bowman

The Cincinnati Reds have five players with one minor-league option remaining. If he continues the onslaught we saw during the month of August, Aristides Aquino is unlikely to be sent down to start the season. However, if the struggles fans witnessed during the month of September is more of the norm, then it’s quite possible that The Punisher starts the 2020 season in the Derby City.

Joining Aquino among those on the Reds roster with one minor-league option remaining is utilityman Kyle Farmer. It’s more than reasonable to assume that Farmer will be part of the Reds 26-man roster when the team breaks camp. Farmer played every position on the infield dirt last season, including catcher.

Newcomer José De Leon has a very chance to make the roster and find a home in the bullpen. Picked up in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, De León was once a very highly-touted prospect. Cincinnati also avoided arbitration with Matt Bowman. The right-hander will have a great opportunity to make an impact in the Reds bullpen next season.

The most interesting name on this list is Jose Siri. The 24-year-old has out-of-this-world defensive talent in center field, but struggles as the dish. Look for Siri to start the season in Triple-A Louisville. If he can figure out how to get his on-base percentage up to a respectable number in the minors, we could see him make his major league debut in 2020.