Jose Acuña Dominates, Hunter Greene Injury Update, Johan Cabeza Promoted | Minor League Monday

Jose Acuna Pitcher of the Week Headlines Reds MiLB | Minor League Monday on Red Hot Reds Get your FrostBuddy today!: https://frostbuddy.com/REDHOTREDS Help us get us 500 Subscribers!    / @redhotredspodcast   The latest Minor League Mondays episode covering the Cincinnati Reds farm system highlighted several standout prospects, key promotions, rehab assignments, and players making strong cases for advancement through the organization. Jose Acuña Named Pitcher of the Week One of the biggest stories was Reds pitching prospect Jose Acuña earning Pitcher of the Week honors after another dominant outing for Double-A Chattanooga. Acuña continues to strengthen his case for a promotion to Triple-A Louisville, showcasing elite strikeout ability and strong command. Johan Cabeza Earns First DSL-to-ACL Promotion Right-handed pitcher Johan Cabeza became the first Reds player promoted from the Dominican Summer League (DSL) to the Arizona Complex League (ACL) this season. Cabeza impressed immediately in his ACL debut, throwing five scoreless innings while allowing just one hit. Across both levels, he owns a microscopic ERA and has demonstrated exceptional control. Hunter Greene Begins Rehab Assignment Reds ace Hunter Greene made a rehab appearance in the ACL, striking out six batters over four strong innings. His return is viewed as a major positive for Cincinnati, with Triple-A rehab starts expected before he rejoins the major league rotation. DSL Standouts Continue to Impress Several young international prospects are emerging as names to watch: Yader Gutierrez is hitting well over .350 and continues to flash offensive upside. Carlos Hernandez has shown excellent plate discipline and a high on-base percentage. Lieberts Aponte is beginning to heat up after a slow start to the season. Pitchers Starlin Alberto and Luis Delgado delivered strong performances while displaying encouraging command. ACL Reds Featuring Future Talent The ACL roster continues to produce intriguing prospects: Steel Hall is emerging as one of the organization's most exciting young players. Eli Pitts has exceeded expectations in his first professional season. Mason Neville rebounded after a demotion, dramatically reducing his strikeout rate while producing elite offensive numbers. Mason Neville Named Prospect of the Week Neville earned Prospect of the Week honors after an explosive ACL performance: .556 batting average 2 home runs 7 RBIs More walks than strikeouts The Reds hope his improved plate discipline will translate when he returns to full-season ball. Dayton Dragons Clinch Playoff Spot The High-A Dayton Dragons secured a first-half playoff berth for the first time since 2007. Offensive leaders included: Jacob Friend, who continues his breakout season and is approaching his goal of 20 home runs, 20 doubles, and 20 stolen bases. Kian Vu, who has provided power and energy to the lineup. Carter Graham, who continues to push for a promotion to Double-A Chattanooga. Pitcher Kyle McCoy has also excelled since arriving in Dayton, posting dominant numbers over his last several starts. Chattanooga and Louisville Updates For Double-A Chattanooga: Acuña continues to dominate. Stefan Moore has impressed after joining from independent baseball. Cam Collier remains a key prospect but has struggled offensively, raising some developmental questions. For Triple-A Louisville: Hector Rodriguez remains one of the hottest hitters in the organization and is increasingly viewed as MLB-ready. Michael Tolia continues to provide power with 18 home runs. Additional rehab assignments for Greene and closer Emilio Pagán are expected soon. Key Cincinnati Reds Minor League Takeaways Jose Acuña continues to emerge as one of the Reds' top pitching prospects. Johan Cabeza's promotion from the DSL to the ACL is a significant developmental milestone. Hunter Greene's rehab progress is encouraging for Cincinnati's rotation. Mason Neville's resurgence could put him back on the fast track. Dayton's playoff-clinching first half highlights the depth of talent in the Reds farm system. Hector Rodriguez remains one of the organization's closest prospects to reaching the major leagues. The Reds' farm system continues to show impressive depth, with strong performances at every level and multiple prospects positioning themselves for promotions in the coming weeks.