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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 —…
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