With Jesse Winker starting Friday’s game in center field, the outfield defense may appear to be the weakest it’s been all year. However, with the Cincinnati Reds roster constraints David Bell is dealing with tonight, starting Winker in center field is not only advisable, it’s necessary.
Bell has run out some odd lineups on occasion this season. During the last series we saw Jose Barrero inserted into the outfield having never played there during his professional career. We’ve seen Tyler Stephenson taking reps in left field, and since Winker’s injury, Max Schrock has seen plenty of time on the outfield grass.