Scouting Report: Rece Hinds

Summary

Rece Hinds, 25-year-old outfielder, was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on May 17, 2026. The move was made to create roster space for catcher P.J. Higgins after Jose Trevino was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring injury. Hinds, a second-round draft pick in 2019, showed promise with 5 home runs in his first 6 MLB games in 2024 and earned NL Player of the Week honors during his debut week. However, he has struggled significantly since, posting a .118 batting average (9-for-80) with 39 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 2 home runs across 27 games since his 24-game debut. In 2026, he went 4-for-33 with 18 strikeouts and 1 walk in 12 games before being optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Career statistics show a .172 average with .221 OBP and .426 SLG across 51 games and 122 at-bats with 7 home runs and 19 RBIs. Despite his struggles, the Reds believe his speed-power skill set will attract interest from other organizations on waivers.