The Reds are already operating with some injuries to key pieces. Last week we learned that Spencer Steer wouldn’t be playing in anymore spring training games as he was trying to nurse his shoulder back to health. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news sent straight to you! Never miss a thing.
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Over the weekend, Terry Francona gave the media an injury update on Spencer Steer. The initial prognosis is not great, but there were some small bits and pieces to be optimistic about. After receiving a cortisone injection, Steer had less pain in his throwing shoulder, the one he’s having trouble with. That’s great news, obviously.
However, the bad news is, and this coming from someone that has had shoulder problems their whole life, he, once he’s able to play, will likely lose some of his power that he’s shown to have, and there’s a great chance that he won’t be able to play the outfield at all. The Reds seem to believe that he’s shown positive progession, and on Thursday, per Francona in this article by Sheldon, he will begin his swing progressions off a tee.
I think it’s safe to say Spencer Steer won’t begin the year on time, regardless, as he will likely hit the IL, but don’t tell him that, he still feels like he’ll be ready but is throwing caution on it himself saying he doesn’t want to play if he’s not 100% cause it will ultimately hurt the team. Fingers crossed, we need 7 in the lineup!
