SPENCER STEER NEWS

Not in Tuesday's lineup Steer is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Steer started at first base the past two days for his first action in the field this season, but he'll take a seat Tuesday for the second time in Cincinnati's past four games. Jeimer Candelario will start at first base and bat sixth versus Miami righty Edward Cabrera.

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Makes first start in field Steer started at first base and went 2-for-6 with a walk, a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 24-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact Steer, who has been limited to designated hitter due to a right shoulder injury, made his first start in the field Sunday. He entered the contest batting .111 with three RBI through 15 games, suggesting the shoulder had a negative impact. It's unclear if Steer is able to play more first base. He's served at third base and in the outfield in past seasons.

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Not starting Saturday Steer is not in Cincinnati's starting lineup against Baltimore on Saturday.

Impact Steer has struggled at the plate while working through a sore shoulder, going 1-for-23 with two runs scored and 10 strikeouts over his last six games. He'll begin Saturday's contest on the bench with Gavin Lux serving as the designated hitter and Santiago Espinal getting the start at third base.

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In offensive slumber Steer went 0-for-4 with a walk and four strikeouts in Friday's 8-3 win over Baltimore.

Impact Steer's in the middle of a 1-for-23 stretch over the last six games, including 10 strikeouts (40 percent). He's limited to DH duties due to a sore shoulder, but Steer has begun throwing this week and could soon return as a fielder. That would give manager Terry Francona another option at first base while Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) is on the 10-day injured list.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Terry Francona Managing First Base Ferris Wheel Christian Encarnacion-Strand goes down, Spencer Steer to step in soon.

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Will be ready for first base soon Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that "it won't be very long" before Steer is ready to play first base, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Steer has been limited to designated hitter duty thus far as he works his way back from a right shoulder issue, but he's been ramping up his throwing and is almost ready to play first base. It's not clear when he might be ready to play additional positions. Steer is not in the Reds' lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, as Austin Hays is getting a start at DH.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Understanding Spencer Steer's Slow Start at the Plate in 2025 Off to the worst start of his young MLB career, the Cincinnati Reds desperately need Spencer Steer to start figuring it out at the plate.

6 DAYS AGO • SACBEE.COM

Absent from Tuesday's lineup Steer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Steer remains limited to designated hitter duty and Austin Hays is getting the start there in his first game back from the injured list. The 27-year-old has been ramping up his throwing lately, so it's possible he could be ready to play the field soon.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer Eager to Leave Weirdness Behind Spencer Steer is eager to play in the field and cast aside the designated hitter role.

APRIL 12 • SACBEE.COM

Candelario homers to help Singer and the Reds beat the Pirates 5-3

Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run homer to help Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramping up throwing Steer (shoulder) will begin working on throws from first base over the next few days, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Steer has been limited to designated hitter duty in the early going this season, as he's still working his way back from a right shoulder injury that first cropped up last season. There's no timetable for when Steer will be able to play the field, but he's progressing.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lodolo pitches 6 innings and Trevino drives in lone run as the Reds blank the Giants 1-0

Nick Lodolo pitched six sharp innings and outdueled Landen Roupp, and the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Francisco Giants for a second straight game with a 1-0 win

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds place second baseman Matt McLain on injured list as precaution with left hamstring injury

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring that the team expects will heal quickly by giving him some days to r...

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greene pitches the Reds to a 2-0 win over Webb and the Giants, ending their 7-game win streak

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APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches first homer of 2025 Steer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Steer was able to launch a 379-foot solo blast off Chad Patrick in the top of the fifth inning, notching his first long ball of the year. The 27-year-old is out to a slow start in 2025, batting just .083 with the aforementioned home run, three RBI and two runs scored over 24 at-bats in seven games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first homer of 2025 Steer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Steer was able to launch a 379-foot solo blast off Chad Patrick in the top of the fifth inning, notching his first long ball of the year. The 27-year-old is out to a slow start in 2025, batting just .083 with the aforementioned home run, three RBI and two runs scored over 24 at-bats in seven games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chourio and Patrick lead the Brewers to an 8-2 win over the Reds

Jackson Chourio homered twice and matched a career high with five RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Steer isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee.

Impact Steer was originally out of the lineup for Friday's series opener, but he was inserted as the Reds' DH after Matt McLain was removed due to a hamstring issue. Steer went 0-for-3 with a walk in the contest to lower his season batting average to a meager .048, and he's getting an opportunity to reset Saturday. McLain is back after Friday's absence and is starting at DH against the Brewers in Steer's stead.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup after late scratch Steer is hitting second and serving as the designated hitter Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Steer was originally out of the lineup, though Matt McLain (hamstring) was scratched roughly an hour before first pitch. After reconfiguring the order, Steer will occupy a prominent spot in the Reds' order, and he'll look to get on track after beginning the season with only one hit across 18 at-bats.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Steer isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After a 1-for-18 start to the season, Steer will get a chance to recollect himself during a day off Friday. Meanwhile, Jeimer Candelario will serve as the Reds' designated hitter, and Santiago Espinal will start at the hot corner.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4

Taking seat Tuesday Steer is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rangers.

Impact Steer has now started three of the first five games this season, as the Reds don't want to overload him as he comes back from his right shoulder injury. All three of Steer's starts have been at designated hitter, and it's not clear when he might be ready to play the field. Gavin Lux is at DH on Tuesday while Blake Dunn covers left field.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays back-to-back days Steer went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Monday's 14-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Steer, who served as the designated hitter, was in the starting lineup for a second straight day, which indicates his lingering shoulder discomfort presents no limitations other than playing the field. Monday's hit was his first of the season. Steer had gone 0-for-10 before a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus San Francisco.

Impact After an 0-for-4 performance on Opening Day that saw Steer strike out three times, the 27-year-old will step out of the lineup Saturday. Jeimer Candelario will serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter instead, opening up third base for Santiago Espinal.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE