Let what the Cincinnati Reds are doing sink in. They have asked their top prospect, Nick Senzel, to learn two new positions this spring. This move was anticipated, until Scooter Gennett came along.
During the draft process, teams projected Senzel as a second baseman to start his career. They questioned his arm strength at the MLB level. Most teams saw him growing into third base.
Now the Reds are checking to see if the former college second baseman can successfully move back there. In spring training the Reds had Senzel focused on shortstop. He was competent but uninspiring there.