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2026 MLB DRAFT
Having the 18th overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected shortstop Justin Lebron from the University of Alabama. The Reds first five selections came from the college ranks, including three infielders and two pitchers. Overall, the Reds drafted 13 pitchers, including local right-handed pitcher Matt Ponatoski from Archbishop Moeller High School.
SS Justin Lebron – Round 1, #18
With the 18th overall pick, the Cincinnati Reds selected 21-year-old shortstop Justin Lebron from the University of Alabama in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
SS Eric Becker – Round 2, #58
In the second round, the Cincinnati Reds selected 21-year-old shortstop Eric Becker from the University of Virginia.
1B Mulivai Levu – Round CB-B, #70
Selecting the No. 70 overall pick, the Cincinnati Reds drafted 21-year-old shortstop Mulivai Levu out of UCLA.
For complete coverage of the 2026 MLB draft, click below!
Reds beat writer Mark Sheldon breaks down the Reds draft.
LATEST NEWS
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Q&A WITH ALFREDO DUNO
Expectations for Reds top prospect Alfredo Duno were high coming off a 2025 season for which he was named the Florida State League MVP and was the organization’s Minor League Position Player of the Year. So far in ’26, the 20-year-old catcher has picked up right where he left off and was given Reds Minor League Player of the Month honors for May. Duno recently spoke with the Reds about his professional journey so far. Read Q&A
Morillo, Merite named Reds Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Month
On September 3, the Reds announced that Dayton catcher John Michael Faile was the organization's Minor League Player of the Month and DSL Reds pitcher Ysaias Escalona was the Pitcher of the Month for August.
August Player of the Month: DAY C John Michael Faile (27 G, 33 H, 8 2B, 9 HR, 22 RBI, .324 AVG, 1.070 OPS)
August Pitcher of the Month: DSL RHP Ysaias Escalona (5 G, 26.0 IP, 1.04 ERA, 19 H, 3 ER, 6 BB, 26 SO)
Minor League Roundup
High-A Dayton
Despite losing Sunday's regular season finale, the Dragons roll into Tuesday's playoff game having won three out of their last four games.
In last week's series split against West Michigan, Dayton's offense game alive. The Dragons scored at least right runs in four of the six games.
They will open the Midwest League playoffs on Tuesday night on the road against the Great Lakes Loons.
Single-A Daytona
Daytona finished the regular season with a series loss at Palm Beach, but having already clinched the second half FSL East Division title, the Tortugas' sights are firmly sent on Tuesday night's playoff game against the Jupiter Hammerheads.
2026 Top Reds Prospects
On August 14, MLB Pipeline released its newest ranking of the Top 100 Prospects.
The Reds have two players currently ranked in MLB Pipeline's Top 100:
22. C Alfredo Duno (Double-A Chattanooga)
92. INF Steele Hall (Single-A Daytona)
For a complete breakdown and analysis of each prospect, including the full Top 30 for the Reds, visit MLB Pipeline's Prospect Rankings page.
HEADLINES
- The 2026 Rookie-level All-Stars and award winners
- Reds' top prospect Alfredo Duno doesn't look worse for wear in return from IL
- Reds 1st-rounder Lebron stays HOT with 4th homer in just 8 professional games
- Reds 2026 first-rounder Lebron enjoys 'surreal feeling' of 1st pro homer
- Reds' re-ranked Top 30 comprises nearly half international players
- Reds first-rounder Lebron delivers pair of knocks in pro debut
- Switch-hitting catcher soars up Reds' prospect rankings after 2026 breakout
- 3 prospects rocketing up the Reds' rankings this season
Hear directly from Reds prospects and baseball operations representatives throughout the season.
A peek back at recent drafts and a history of the team’s No. 1 draft picks.
SCOUT’S ALLEY
Enjoy an in-depth look at the world of baseball scouting! Find out how scouts evaluate a player’s tools, what attributes they look for in a player off the field and more. Plus, learn more about many of the great scouts and staff members who have contributed to Reds baseball over the years.
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