Top prospect Jay Bruce is off to a good start in the minors for the Cincinnati Reds
21-year old lefty swinging OF Jay Bruce is close to being ready to join the Reds. With Corey Patterson in a big slump, Jay Bruce could be on the way to the Queen City. Bruce is 35 for 117 (.299 avg, .847 OPS) with 17 runs scored, 5 homers, 23 RBIs and 7 stolen bases. The Reds would be smart to call up Bruce soon and give the fans something to cheer about.