“It’s been very busy,” said Brian Hillerich at Louisville Slugger. “Lots of players calling up wanting the torpedo bats.” Those players include Cincinnati Reds star, Elly De La Cruz. The first night ...

Austin Hays, who the Reds signed as a free agent this offseason, is starting a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville.

Nippon Professional Baseball has notified its 12 clubs that players can use so-called torpedo bats in regular-season games.