Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Rece Hinds, 25-year-old outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, was designated for assignment on May 17, 2026, to create roster space following Jose Trevino's hamstring injury. Hinds, a 2019 second-round draft pick who earned NL Player of the Week honors during his 2024 debut, has struggled significantly in 2026, batting .118 (9-for-80) with 39 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 2 home runs in 27 games. His 2026 performance has been particularly poor at .121 (4-for-33) with 18 strikeouts in 12 games. Despite his speed-power skill set, Hinds is expected to be claimed off waivers by another organization.
Strengths
- + Speed-power skill set
- + 2019 second-round draft pick
- + Earned NL Player of the Week honors in 2024 debut
- + Young at 25 years old
- + Expected to be claimed off waivers by another team
Weaknesses
- - Designated for assignment
- - Batting .118 in 2026 (9-for-80)
- - 39 strikeouts in 27 games
- - Only 2 walks in 27 games
- - Poor 2026 performance (.121 in 12 games)
- - 18 strikeouts in 12 games in 2026
- - Significant regression from promising 2024 debut
- - High strikeout rate indicating swing-and-miss issues
Injury Status: day-to-day
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