3 non-roster invitees who will make the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster

3. Lorenzo Cedrola, Reds outfielder

A former prospect within the Boston Red Sox organization, Lorenzo Cedrola was dealt to the Cincinnati Reds in 2018. Since that time, the Venezuelan has played exclusively in the minor leagues with his best season having been last year with the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Cedrola hit .320/.356/.461 for Double-A Chattanooga last season and received a promotion to Triple-A Louisville after TJ Friedl was called up to the big leagues. Cedrola played in just nine games for the Bats but still posted a .762 OPS and a wRC+ of 106.

Cedrola was originally signed to play shortstop, but showed promise as a centerfielder. He has good speed and quickness which enabled Cedrola to switch from the infield dirt to the outfield grass. The 23-year-old fielded all three positions last season, but for the majority of his minor league career, Cedrola has seen his starts come in center field.

The Cincinnati Reds outfield is a mess. Nick Senzel can't stay healthy, Shogo Akiyama can find a permanent spot in the lineup, and Nick Castellanos is likely headed elsewhere once a new collective bargaining agreement is reached.

Both Tyler Naquin and Jesse Winker are coming off season-ending injuries, and while I'd expect both to be healthy once spring training commences, I could foresee both players being brought along slowly. This extra playing time could enable a player like Lorenzo Cedrola to establish himself as a possible fit on the Reds bench in 2022.