Yonder Alonso Getting Called Up To the Big Leagues

CINCINNATI -- The Reds know who they plan to call up from the Minor Leagues when active rosters can be expanded on Wednesday, but manager Dusty Baker wasn't ready to identify the lucky players before Tuesday's game.

"We haven't told them yet," Baker said. "We'll tell you after the game. We'll probably do two shifts -- one on [Sept. 1] and the other on [Sept. 3]."

Among jerseys being unpacked by clubhouse attendants before Tuesday's game was one for first baseman Yonder Alonso, the Reds' No. 1 pick in the 2008 Draft. Alonso was hitting .295 with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs in 100 games with Triple-A Louisville through Monday. Alonso will be called up today, September 1st.



(mlb.com)