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Reds 2B Scooter Gennett Out 8-12 Weeks; Groin Injury Diagnosed As Strain

The Cincinnati Reds announced Saturday that second baseman Scooter Gennett will be out eight to 12 weeks with a groin strain.

Fletcher Page of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Gennett, 28, suffered the injury sliding for a ground ball from Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal during a Friday spring training game.

Per Page, "Gennett appeared to say 'it popped' to trainer Steve Baumann before he was helped off the field by Baumann and Reds' manager David Bell."

Gennett had 23 home runs, 92 RBI and a .