Sal Stewart spent the offseason getting in better shape and will compete for a starting role during spring training.
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Sal Stewart spent the offseason getting in better shape and will compete for a starting role during spring training.Stewart has reportedly lost over 20 pounds this offseason and is expected to focus primarily on playing first base this spring with defensive stalwart Ke'Bryan Hayes occupying the hot corner in Cincinnati. The 22-year-old power-hitting prospect has a chance to be an immediate four-category impact fantasy producer after slashing a robust .309/.383/.524 with 20 homers and 17 steals in 494 plate appearances between Double-A Dayton and Triple-A Louisville last season. He'll compete with incumbent Spencer Steer for the starting job at first base but there's a clear path to everyday at-bats at DH after the Reds jettisoned Gavin Lux earlier this month. Stewart projects as an immediate 20-homer, 10-steal threat, which makes him an intriguing late-round selection in fantasy drafts this spring. He's a top-20 overall prospect for dynasty purposes.