BOSTON –– Recently, Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer asked manager David Bell if he should start practicing in the outfield. Steer sees the wave of top infield prospects moving up through the minor leagues, and he wants to do everything in his control to hold onto his starting spot.
A few days after that conversation, Bell approached Steer and said, “I don't take for granted what we've asked you to do.” The position that Steer will play in the future is still a question, but there’s no doubt that Steer has a big role in the Reds’ long-term plans.