Reds Risk Steer in Center Field | Cincinnati Reds News

The Reds are in a bind with their outfield, as injuries and poor hitting plague key players. Manager Terry Francona’s bold move: sending utility man Spencer Steer — a center field rookie — to bat third against the Cubs. Steer, a power-hitting slugger drafted by the Twins and traded to Cincinnati, has never played center field before, despite having outfield experience. While his offense is solid, his defensive metrics raise red flags for the demanding center field position. This gamble could be a short-term fix, but if Steer becomes the everyday CF, it might hurt the team’s defense — especially since players like Friedl and Marte, though struggling offensively, are better suited for the role. A risky, puzzling decision from the Reds’ front office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d75834f6e00d9ba9