Reds Post Starting Lineup for Players Weekend Opener

The Cincinnati Reds announced their starting lineup for the Players Weekend opener, posting the card to their official account ahead of tonight's first pitch.

The lineup itself arrives at an interesting moment for a roster that has seen considerable shuffling over the past several days. Noelvi Marte, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville, is not in the picture for tonight's game. Will Banfield, recalled earlier this week, figures into the mix at catcher.

The broader context is a bullpen that has been reshuffled in recent days, with Ron Marinaccio electing free agency after clearing waivers and Kent Emanuel accepting an outright assignment to Louisville following a brief and eventful stay on the active roster. Neither is available for tonight.

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Brandon Williamson remains on rehab assignment as he works through a shoulder injury, so the rotation picture beyond tonight's starter is still developing. His timeline back to the active roster has not been specified in available reporting.

The lineup image itself was not transcribed in the source post, so the specific batting order and starters are not available here — check the Reds' official channels for the full card.