Reds’ Alfredo Duno ranks as lone prospect in MLB.com's top 100 list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
In MLB.com's final top 100 prospect rankings, Alfredo Duno is the only Cincinnati Reds player represented. The 20-year-old Venezuelan catcher registered a.281 batting average and an.899 OPS with 19 home runs in 2026. Despite a solid start, first-round picks Justin Lebron and Steele Hall did not make the list, raising concerns about their development. The Reds' front office receives some credit for players like Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder, who made brief appearances in the major leagues after being first-round selections.
- •Alfredo Duno is ranked as the #20 MLB prospect.
- •Justin Lebron and Steele Hall, both first-round picks, are not on the list.
- •Duno hit.303 in 45 games after signing in January 2023.
- •Reds' other prospects need strong seasons to improve the farm system.
- •Duno is Cincinnati's sole representative among MLB's top prospects.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — MLB.com Top 100: Reds Have Just 1 Prospect on Final Rankings
"Venezuelan catcher Alfredo Duno carries the torch for Cincinnati’s farm system as high-profile draft picks struggle to climb the rankings, leaving the franchise searching for future stars.
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