Sal Stewart Ready for Long-Term Contract Talks with Reds

Sal Stewart Ready for Long-Term Contract Talks with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and young slugger Sal Stewart are open to discussions about a long-term extension. While no substantial talks have commenced yet, both sides express interest. Stewart, now 22, has been impressive since joining the MLB, boasting a .311 batting average with seven homers and a remarkable 95.5 mph average exit velocity. Reds’ president Nick Krall emphasized that finding a mutually agreeable number is crucial for any potential dea…

Sal Stewart, Reds Open To Extension Talks

The annual crop of spring/early-season extensions is still ongoing, and while the Reds and young slugger Sal Stewart haven’t yet had any substantial talks about a deal, Stewart tells Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he’s open to discussing a long-term pact. President of baseball operations Nick Krall voiced mutual interest when asked by Wittenmyer, though he gave standard caveats about asking price and finding a middle ground th…