The Reds optioned Cerda to Double-A Chattanooga on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Along with Cerda, Cincinnati optioned right-handers Jared Solomon and James Marinan to Chattanooga in the latest round of roster cuts. Even though Cincinnati chose to protect Cerda from the Rule 5 draft this winter by adding him to the 40-man roster, the 22-year-old outfielder is likely a year or more away from reaching the majors. He split time between Low-A Daytona and High-A Dayton in 2021, slashing a collective .250/.361/.523 with 17 home runs across 363 plate appearances.