Impact Senzel has gone 0-for-16 with three strikeouts across the past five games. Tyler Naquin will take over in center field Saturday, batting fifth.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NICK SENZEL #15 - THIRD BASEMAN - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
7 HR •
18 RBI •
.195 AVG
7 HR
18 RBI
.195 AVG
Not in Saturday's lineup Senzel isn't starting Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Not starting Wednesday Senzel isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact Senzel went hitless with a strikeout in his last 11 at-bats, and he'll get a breather for Wednesday's series finale against San Francisco. Tyler Naquin will start in center field Wednesday, batting sixth.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Day off Friday Senzel is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Senzel is 5-for-14 with one triple, one double, nine runs, two RBI and five walks through six games, but he'll take a seat Friday in Arizona. Tyler Naquin will receive the start in center field, batting sixth.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in two runs Senzel went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two runs, two RBI and a walk during Wednesday's 11-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact It's the second straight multi-hit game for the 25-year-old and also his fourth consecutive contest with at least one walk. Senzel is 5-for-14 with one triple, nine runs, two RBI and five walks through five games this season.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crosses plate four times Tuesday Senzel went 3-for-4 with a walk and four runs scored in Tuesday's 14-1 win over the Pirates.
Impact The bottom of the Reds' order was a wrecking ball Tuesday, as Senzel, Jonathan India and Tucker Barnhart combined for nine hits, nine runs and seven RBI from the 6-7-8 spots. The three hits were the first of the season for Senzel but he has drawn four walks through five games, giving him an early .273/.467/.273 slash line.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Cleared to start Sunday Senzel (shoulder) will start in center field and bat sixth Sunday against St. Louis.
Impact Senzel was out of the starting lineup for Saturday's 9-6 win over the Cardinals after hurting his left shoulder on a diving catch two days earlier, but manager David Bell felt comfortable enough with the 25-year-old's health to have him sub in for Tyler Naquin in the fifth inning of the game. With Senzel playing the final five innings without issue, he'll now be cleared to take back his normal spot in the starting nine.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Available off bench Senzel (shoulder) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Manager David Bell said that Senzel is going to be fine and that his shoulder injury is not serious. Even if he doesn't appear off the bench Saturday, it sounds like fantasy managers will be able to deploy him in weekly leagues next week.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Saturday Senzel (shoulder) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.
Impact The Reds are hopeful that Senzel can return sometime this weekend, but he won't be a part of the starting nine in this one. He suffered a left shoulder injury on Opening Day but reportedly escaped serious injury. Tyler Naquin will start in center field and bat seventh.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Hoping for weekend return Senzel (shoulder) appears to have escaped serious injury and the team is hopeful to have him back in the lineup this weekend, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Senzel exited the team's contest on Opening Day after making a diving catch in the fourth inning. Manager David Bell said that the team wouldn't have a full picture on the severity of the injury until Friday, but initial indications are that his absence will be short.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with left shoulder injury Senzel exited Thursday's game against the Cardinals due to a left shoulder injury, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Senzel suffered the injury while making an awkward diving catch in the top of the fourth inning and was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the frame. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, but he'll be able to rest on the Reds' scheduled day off Friday.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Thursday's game Senzel was removed from Thursday's game against the Cardinals in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Senzel made a diving catch in the top of the fourth and appeared to be hindered after the play. He wasn't immediately removed from the game, but Tyler Naquin pinch hit for him in the bottom of the fourth. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, and it's unclear whether the 25-year-old will be forced to miss additional time. Prior to his departure, Senzel went 0-for-1 with a strikeout.
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Back in action Senzel (groin) will bat sixth and play center field Monday against the Mariners.
Impact Senzel had been dealing with a mild groin strain for the past few days, but his readiness for Opening Day wasn't thought to be at risk. He's set to be the Reds' everyday center fielder this season and will face minimal competition to start the year, as Shogo Akiyama (hamstring) will miss the beginning of the season.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Faces live pitching Sunday Senzel (groin) was able to complete a live batting practice session Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Senzel has been out of the Cactus League lineup since Thursday while managing a left groin strain, but if all goes well Sunday, the Reds believe he'll be ready to start in their spring finale Monday against the Mariners. The 25-year-old is projected to begin the season as Cincinnati's everyday center fielder and leadoff man.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with mild groin strain Senzel is dealing with a mild groin strain but is expected to be ready for Opening Day, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's not clear when Senzel sustained the injury, but he isn't in Saturday's spring lineup against the Cubs. However, general manager Nick Krall didn't sound too concerned about the issue and said that he doesn't expect Senzel to miss time to begin the regular season. Senzel will serve as the starting center fielder for the Reds if he's healthy in time for Opening Day.
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Second spring homer Senzel homered for the second time this spring on Tuesday night, this time against the Dodgers' Josiah Gray, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I think it took him a game or two jus...
Impact The Reds are really giving Senzel ample opportunity for regular playing time, suggesting that the "full-time" if not necessarily "everyday" center fielder label is legit.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Reds encouraged by healthy Senzel In many ways, the 2020 season was a bit of a lost year for Reds center fielder Nick Senzel. That makes what he’s been up to this spring enco...
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