The Cincinnati Reds are atop the National League Central after the month of April, and the city is buzzing with excitement. The team has a lot to be excited about. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz is off to the best start of his career. He's firmly placed himself in the NL MVP race early in the year. Rookie Sal Stewart is one of the better players in the NL, too. He got off to a scorching start, but has slowed down a bit as the calendar approached May. Still, he leads the league in RBI after 31 games. Sal Stewart is Off to a Hot Start for the Reds Apr 25, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits a two-run single against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Through 31 games, Stewart is slashing .281/.373/.570 with a WAR of 1.2, seven stolen bases, and nine home runs. He's consistently on time with the fastball and the breaking ball.…