Reds Prospect Leo Balcazar (#13) Showing Post-ACL Recovery

Leo Balcazar, the #13 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system, is showing positive signs two years after ACL surgery. The 21-year-old infielder, who excelled in DSL and ACL play with .880+ OPS before his 2023 injury, struggled in 2024 but saw his athleticism and exit velocities return in 2025, posting a .720 OPS at Double-A and a strong Arizona Fall League showing. He is projected to stick at second base long-term.