These guys? They’re not going elsewhere!
Luis Mey has been impressive on the mound for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League, consistently throwing fastballs at 103 mph. So far, he has allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out 8 batters over 8.2 innings, and he has accumulated 6 saves.
At 23 years old, Mey, who was signed by the Reds as an international free agent in 2018 alongside Elly De La Cruz, has always had velocity on his side. However, learning to control it has been a challenge, though he appears to have made significant progress during the Fall League.
Given that he has already played in AA, he was a strong candidate for selection in next month’s Rule 5 Draft if the Cincinnati Reds didn’t add him to their 40-man roster. The deadline for that decision was today, and the Reds ensured he would remain with the team.
Mey was added to the roster this afternoon alongside his Desert Dog teammate, Tyler Callihan, bringing Cincinnati’s 40-man roster to 39 players.
Tyler Callihan, 24, has made a strong impact for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League, hitting two home runs, two triples, three doubles, and stealing five bases over 19 games. This performance follows his first stint in AAA Louisville after being selected in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft, where he signed for an over-slot bonus of nearly $ 1.5 million, allowing him to forgo his commitment to the University of South Carolina.
After a challenging start to his 2024 season with AA Chattanooga, Callihan’s offense improved significantly, posting an OPS of .889 over the last 58 games he played (between AA and AAA). The often-injured, versatile player recorded an even more impressive .966 OPS in 27 games after returning from another injury on August 8.
With Nick Martinez now officially with the team, the Reds have an open spot on their 40-man roster as the Rule 5 Draft approaches on December 11. They could fill that spot sooner by signing Juan Soto.
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