The Cincinnati Reds didn't put Sal Stewart on the trade block this past winter, but that didn't stop other teams from calling. According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, a few teams inquired with the Reds about trading for Stewart but were quickly rebuffed. Gonzalez said during Thursday's broadcast that the Reds wouldn't even entertain the idea.
Stewart has the makings of a franchise player for the Reds heading into the future. The 22-year-old made his Major League debut last September and was even part of the team's postseason roster.
In fact, Stewart was one of the few sparks for the Reds' offense during the NL Wild Card Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.