For as much major league talent Cincinnati has shipped out over the last eight months, there hasn’t been as much uncertainty about the 2016 roster as one might assume. By and large, the starting infield is set and a couple failed attempts at trading Jay Bruce mean he’ll flank Billy Hamilton in right field for the near future.
However, that still leaves left field as a bit of a mystery once again, something which has been true for the last several seasons. As it currently looks, the Reds are ready to employ a platoon at the seventh position with right-handed hitter Adam Duvall complimenting the lefty who should get the lion’s share of starts, Scott Schebler.