Cincinnati Reds' Rece Hinds returns to roster but is not the team's savior

Rece Hinds was called up from Triple-A and started in right field, batting sixth, after the Reds optioned Noelvi Marte. Manager Terry Francona said the team does not expect Hinds to be a 'savior' and wants him to play his best baseball.

Rece Hinds returned to the Cincinnati Reds' major league roster and was in Tuesday's lineup, batting sixth and playing right field. The call-up followed the team's decision to option outfielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds entered the series tied for the third-fewest runs in Major League Baseball, and the move added another offensive and defensive option to the roster. Hinds said he felt at home in the clubhouse and noted the team's camaraderie. Key details: - Hinds was officially called up Tuesday after Noelvi Marte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. - Hinds started in right field and batted sixth in the lineup against the San Francisco Giants. - Manager Terry Francona said the team does not expect Hinds to be the "savior" and wants him to play his best baseball. - Hinds posted a 1.414 OPS with five home runs in 43 Cactus League plate appearances and a 1.246 OPS with five homers in 13 games (61 plate appearances) for Triple-A Louisville. - Hinds lowered his spring strikeout rate to 30.2% and to 24.6% early with the Bats, while his walk rate rose to 19.7% early this season. - Noelvi Marte's strikeout rate rose from 23.6% last year to 32.3% early this season; he will play both right field and center field with Triple-A Louisville. Summary: Hinds' return gives Cincinnati an additional outfield option and reflects adjustments he made to his approach, defense and plate discipline. Francona framed the move as an opportunity for Hinds to contribute without being cast as a singular solution. Undetermined at this time.