The one name that figures most in the dilemma is top prospect and speedy center fielder Billy Hamilton, who is not on the 40-man roster. He would have to be added before a promotion.

"We have to find a way to do it without losing people," Jocketty said.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...k_cin&c_id=cin

I hadn't looked at the 40 man in months, and I didn't remember Billy isn't even on there. Perhaps a trade to clear some space would be a solution?

Anyway, here is the 40 man as of today:

# Pitchers
61 Bronson Arroyo
34 Homer Bailey
51 Jonathan Broxton
54 Aroldis Chapman
52 Tony Cingrani
73 Carlos Contreras *
67 Daniel Corcino *
47 Johnny Cueto Disabled List 15-day DL *
56 Justin Freeman *
74 Ismael Guillon *
60 J.J. Hoover R-R
55 Mat Latos R-R
44 Mike Leake R-R
63 Sam LeCure
71 Kyle Lotzkar *
45 Sean Marshall Disabled List 60-day DL ** L-L
40 Nick Masset Disabled List 60-day DL **
66 Logan Ondrusek
43 Manny Parra
46 Curtis Partch *
76 Josh Ravin *
31 Alfredo Simon
65 Pedro Villarreal *
# Catchers
29 Ryan Hanigan
39 Devin Mesoraco
37 Corky Miller Disabled List 15-day DL *
# Infielders
2 Zack Cozart
21 Todd Frazier
9 Jack Hannahan
3 Cesar Izturis
4 Brandon Phillips
36 Henry Rodriguez *
50 Neftali Soto *
19 Joey Votto L-R
# Outfielders
32 Jay Bruce
17 Shin-Soo Choo
28 Chris Heisey
48 Ryan Ludwick
23 Donald Lutz *
26 Xavier Paul L-R
15 Derrick Robinson *
77 Yorman Rodriguez *

Is that 42? 2 guys on the 60 day, so 40+2=42. Yep 42.

There are more interesting arms than position players in the minors that are on the 40 man. Each one of these players has some promise going forward.
73 Carlos Contreras * - top 10 type
67 Daniel Corcino * - top 10 type, bad year
56 Justin Freeman * - injured I think?
74 Ismael Guillon * - top 10 type, bad year
71 Kyle Lotzkar * - top 10 type, bad year
46 Curtis Partch * - good velocity, MLB debut this year
76 Josh Ravin * - good velocity
65 Pedro Villarreal * - decent AAA starter, potential for the MLB bullpen?

While the upside doesn't seem to exist as much on this next list, save for Yorman, there are some useful fill ins in case of injury.
36 Henry Rodriguez *
50 Neftali Soto *
23 Donald Lutz *
15 Derrick Robinson *
77 Yorman Rodriguez *

All in all, I would think the Reds could get some return for any of these players if they find a waiver deal.

If not, who goes? Billy is almost certainly coming up.

And are Stephenson and/or Lorenzen going to crash the party as well?

I didn't realize things were so tight.