3 players on the Reds minor league spring training roster who'll make some noise

3. Jose Torres, Cincinnati Reds shortstop

This may seem like an odd selection, and in no way am I suggesting that a successful spring camp will result in Jose Torres making the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster. But it is an opportunity for last year's third-round draft pick to assert himself in the Reds farm system.

Torres was a bit of an under-the-radar selection in 2021, but the former NC State standout is probably the most MLB-ready shortstop prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization outside of Jose Barrero. Torres has quick hands and could step onto a major league field today and play the position defensively.

Of course having just drafted Torres last year, the Reds will likely see the 22-year-old make his 2022 debut at High-A Dayton. Torres spent last season at Low-A Daytona and hit .337/.383/.568 with four home runs and 17 RBIs in 25 games.

Torres is currently the Reds No. 22 rated prospect per MLB Pipeline and if he develops as many scouts believe he can, Cincinnati may have a diamond in the rough. This will be Torres' chance to prove that he has the chops to play against some the Reds upper-level competition.

The Cincinnati Reds also have Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Leonardo Rivas in camp. A solid showing at the plate during minor league spring training will go a long way toward Jose Torres promoting through the farm system as one of the franchise's top shortstop prospects.