Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Carson Kainer has a chance to eventually make major league history, albeit in a manner not of his choosing. If he eventually makes the major league roster (he's in his first year with the organizaiton after being the co-MVP at the University of Texas last season), Kainer would be the first big leaguer who has undergone a kidney transplant.
The 22-year old Kainer had the surgery on September 12 and, while he is given the option to opt out of a drill during spring training camp, he is working as or near full speed.
"We feel like there's no reason, once he gets his legs under him a little bit, he can't compete and do a good job here as a professional athlete," said Grant Griesser, the Reds assistant director of player development.
Click here to read the article on the official site of Minor League Baseball, "Kainer overcoming adversity."
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