PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

Zack Cozart, Reds

The 31-year-old shortstop nearly was traded to the Seattle Mariners last season and was the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. However, he remained with the Reds and is off to an outstanding start, hitting .370/.444/.630 with one home run in his first 16 games. That is good timing for Cozart, who is eligible to become a free agent at the end of the season.