Cincinnati Reds fans may have a new reason to go to the ballpark as soon as this weekend as a top draft pick could be called up at any time.

He's Nick Senzel and he was the second pick in the 2016 MLB Draft out of the University of Tennessee. After today, the cellar-dwelling Reds can call him up without losing a year of contract control -- a move that's commonly been used for top names in recent years, no matter what their spring numbers said.

In Senzel's case, the spring stats weren't earth-shattering -- he hit .286 (8-for-28) with three RBI -- but last season he hit .321 with 14 homers and 65 RBI between two levels. He's been working a few positions in the infield and, most importantly, the 2-10 Reds just lost their starting third baseman to injury.

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What: 2016 Leaf Metal Draft baseball cards
Arrives: November/December
Box basics: Six autographs per box (12 boxes per case)

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf Trading Cards brings back Metal with the lowest print run in the history of the product -- fewer than 200 cases will be made.

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Today may be Pro Day for the Ohio State Buckeyes, but Urban Meyer's top stars are already being found somewhere else besides the NFL.

They're on eBay and on 2016 Leaf Metal Draft football cards after the brand arrived this week packing five autographs per box.

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What: 2016 Leaf Metal Draft football cards
Arrives: Early March
Box basics: Five autographs per box

What's buzz-worthy: Leaf Metal Draft will include autographs from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in addition to ink from top college stars who are declaring for the NFL Draft.

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