Spencer Steer Injury News & Updates
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Out of Sunday's lineup
Steer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis.
ANALYSIS
Steer had a strong finish to the season with a .942 OPS while starting the past 11 games, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale. The 25-year-old has put together a strong rookie campaign with 23 home runs, 15 steals, 86 RBI and an .820 OPS in 665 plate appearances.
Sep 30, 2023
Joins HR party
Steer went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in Friday's 19-2 win over St. Louis.
ANALYSIS
Steer launched a solo home run in the second inning, one of six members of the starting lineup to go deep in a win that kept the Reds' playoff hopes alive. He's hit safely in 12 of the last 13 games, going 16-for-49 (.327) with nine extra-base hits, eight RBI and seven runs scored. The home run was Steer's 23rd over 155 games.
Sep 18, 2023
Secures three hits
Steer went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 7-3 victory over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Steer laced a double off Joe Ryan in the fourth inning for his 32nd of the year. He later added an RBI-single off Dallas Keuchel in the seventh inning for his third hit in the contest. Steer is looking to close out the year on a strong note and is now batting .278 with four homers, 10 RBI and eight runs over 61 at-bats in September. The 25-year-old is slashing .269/.358/.457 over 147 games amidst a breakout season.
Sep 16, 2023
Not in lineup
Steer will sit Saturday against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Steer owns an .837 OPS in the month of September and an .808 OPS on the year, but he'll hit the bench after starting 35 consecutive games. The timing of his off day is somewhat unusual given that he's homered in each of his last two games, but it seems to be merely a routine rest.
Sep 16, 2023
Launches another homer
Steer went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Friday's 5-3 win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Steer homered for a second straight day and the fourth time in the last 11 games, upping his season total to 22. Cincinnati manager David Bell likes to take advantage of Steer's versatility and moves him around the lineup. Over the last six games, Steer made starts at first base, third base and right field; he also moved mid game to left field and second base during that stretch. For the season, Steer has started 60 games at first base, 46 at third base, 34 in left field, 15 at second base, six as designated hitter and two in right field.
Sep 15, 2023
Bops homer in loss
Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Steer launched his team-leading 21st home run of the season in the sixth inning. In addition to homers, Steer leads the Reds with 79 RBI. While manager David Bell may shuttle players in and out of the starting lineup, he appears to be content putting the infielder/outfielder in the lineup daily.
Sep 9, 2023
Logs steal in loss
Steer started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-4 loss to St. Louis.
ANALYSIS
Steer, who never stole more than eight bases in a season while in the minors, stole his 13th bag for the Reds. His stint as the primary fill-in at second base could be ending soon, as Jonathan India (foot) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Friday. India is expected to return Tuesday, which means manager David Bell can take advantage of Steer's versatility, moving him between third base, first base and left field.
Sep 4, 2023
Ends homer drought
Speer started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Speer belted the second of back-to-back home runs in the first inning to give the Reds an early lead. The homer snapped a 21-game drought for Speer, who has 19 for the season. With news that Jonathan India (foot) will begin a rehab assignment this week, Speer should serve as the primary second baseman for another handful of games. He's appeared in 10 games at the keystone already, which may be enough to qualify as a middle infielder depending on a fantasy league's rules.
Aug 24, 2023
Hits in both ends of doubleheader
Steer went 3-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in the first game of the Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the Angels. He added a hit, two walks and and RBI in the nightcap.
ANALYSIS
Steer has hit safely in four straight games and at least one RBI in three straight. He's batting .280 (21-for-75) over 20 games while driving in 12 runs during August, placing him atop the club with 70 RBI for the season. Steer, who has bounced around the order all season, has primary batted cleanup this month.
Aug 17, 2023
Swipes bag in win
Steer went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
Steer was hit by a pitch in the first inning then stole his 11th base in 13 attempts over 117 games. Other than the eight thefts in 12 attempts he had in 2021, Steer has not shown a proclivity to steal bases in the minors.
Aug 10, 2023
Homers in loss
Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Miami
ANALYSIS
Steer belted the first of two homers in the fourth inning to put the Reds on top, but it was not enough to prevent the club's eighth loss in nine games. It's been a tough homestand for Steer, who is just 3-for-21 over the last six games. He continues to move around the diamond, as the Reds cover for Jake Fraley (toe) and Jonathan India (foot).
Aug 6, 2023
Gets Sunday off
Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Steer will hit the bench for the series finale after he started in each of the last nine games while going 8-for-36 (.222 average) with three home runs and seven RBI. He'll give way to Stuart Fairchild in left field Sunday.
Aug 6, 2023
Moves to left field
Steer started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Steer made a second straight start in left field, as the Reds placed Jake Fraley on the injured list with a fractured toe. Steer is no stranger to left field, as he's often started there when Fraley sat against left-handers, but if he's called on to play more in the outfield, third base becomes a rotation of players. On Friday, Kevin Newman started at third followed by Saturday's starter Nick Senzel. Once Jonathan India (foot) is ready to return, Elly De La Cruz should start most games at the hot corner.
Aug 4, 2023
Homers in second straight game
Steer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double against the Cubs in a loss Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Steer brought the Reds to within a run with his eighth-inning solo blast to center field, but that was as close as Cincinnati would get. The long ball was Steer's second in as many days and marked the sixth time in his past seven games that he's driven in at least one run. Over that span, the talented 25-year-old is batting .286 (8-for-28) with three homers, seven RBI and six runs.
Aug 3, 2023
Belts 16th homer
Steer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Cubs on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Though Cincinnati would eventually be blown out, Steer set the team off on a positive foot with his two-run blast in the first frame. It was his 16th long ball of the campaign, tied for fifth-most among MLB rookies. Steer's strong season also includes a .272/.357/.463 slash line, 22 doubles, 61 RBI, 54 runs and nine stolen bases through 105 contests.
Aug 1, 2023
Starts at second base
Steer started at second base and went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Steer made his first start at the keystone and second appearance there this season. The injury to Jonathan India (foot) prompted position juggling for Reds manager David Bell. Matt McLain will be the primary fill-in at second, but it bears monitoring if Steer can squeeze out enough starts for position eligibility. He's also played first base (56 games), third base (33) and left field (19) in 2023.
Jul 29, 2023
Homers in Friday's win
Steer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Steer's solo shot in the seventh inning sparked a three-run rally for the Reds. The infielder snapped his 18-game homer drought, which dated back to July 2. He hit .235 during the power outage, taking some of the shine off of what's been a strong first full season in the majors for the 25-year-old. Steer is at a .276/.362/.463 slash line with 15 homers, 56 RBI, 50 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 100 contests this year.
Jul 26, 2023
On bench Wednesday
Steer is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Steer will get a breather after he went 1-for-7 with a run scored over the first two games in Milwaukee. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will take over at first base and bat seventh in the series finale with the Brewers.
Jul 17, 2023
Sitting Monday
Steer is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Steer will get a day off after he went 1-for-9 with a walk and four strikeouts in the Reds' three-game series with Milwaukee. Joey Votto will take over at first base while Christian Encarnacion-Strand makes his MLB debut at designated hitter while hitting seventh in the series opener with San Francisco.
Jul 4, 2023
Tallies four hits in win
Steer went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Steer has been a force in Cincinnati of late, going 16-for-36 (.444) with four home runs in his last 10 games. He's now slashing .292./381/.505 with 14 homers, 51 RBI, 44 runs scored and nine steals through 354 plate appearances in his first full MLB season. Steer's shifted from first base to left field with Joey Votto returning to the Reds' lineup, but it's clearly not impacted his production at the plate. The 25-year-old Steer looks to be a legitimate multi-category fantasy producer.
Jul 3, 2023
Gives team early lead
Steer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Steer made Adrian Morejon pay for hitting Joey Votto, when he launched a four-seamer 441 feet into the second deck in left field. It was the rookie's 14th home run and second in three games off San Diego pitching. The infielder is 11-for-28 (.393) with seven walks (.514 OBP), four home runs and 10 RBI over the last eight contests.
Jul 1, 2023
Walks off Padres
Steer went 2-for-3 with two walks and a two-run home run in Friday's extra-innings 7-5 win over San Diego.
ANALYSIS
Steer was the last of several Cincinnati heroes on the day. He walked off the Padres with a two-run shot in the bottom of the 11th, his third homer in the last six games. The rookie third baseman finished off a strong month, posting a .270/.411/.494 line with five homers, five doubles and 20 RBI over 27 games in June.
Jun 27, 2023
Reaches safely four times in loss
Steer went 3-for-3 with a walk, a solo homer and two additional RBI in Monday's loss to the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The Reds offense fell flat Monday, but Steer was the lone bright spot, as he notched his sixth three-hit game of the season and drove in all three of Cincinnati's runs. Over his past nine games, Steer is slashing .344/.462/.688 with three home runs, nine RBI, two stolen bases and five runs scored. His current hot streak has bumped his season slash line up to .282/.368/.493, and the 25-year-old is quickly emerging as a quality offensive threat in the big leagues.
Jun 25, 2023
Nabs eighth steal
Steer went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Steer got the Reds on the board with an RBI double in the third inning. He's gone 10-for-40 (.250) with eight RBI and three steals over his last 11 games while continuing to see consistent playing time despite a slowdown from his performance earlier in the year. The infielder has a .274/.361/.477 slash line with 11 home runs, eight steals, 43 RBI, 40 runs scored, 19 doubles and two triples through 75 contests overall.
Jun 25, 2023
Goes deep in loss
Steer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to Atlanta on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Steer hit one of four homers for the Reds in the contest, slugging a two-run shot to left field in the fourth inning. It was his 11th long ball of the campaign and third over his past nine games. Though Steer has slowed down a bit in June -- he's hitting just .222 this month -- he's collected six thefts over 22 games and has posted an excellent 12:12 BB:K.
Jun 8, 2023
Starting again in left field
Steer is starting in left field and batting fifth on Thursday against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Steer made his first career start in left field Tuesday and, after playing first base Wednesday, is back in the outfield again. The 25-year-old's experience in the outfield is extremely limited, but showing he's capable there would be helpful as the Reds try to fit all of their infielders into the lineup.
Jun 8, 2023
Swipes two bags in win
Steer went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 8-6 win against the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Steer has never been known for his speed, but he took advantage of a Los Angeles squad that has had trouble containing thefts this season with a pair of swipes. He's provided five steals to go along with eight homers, 32 RBI and a .291/.371/.491 on the campaign, making him a must-roster fantasy player. It's promising that Steer has been particularly active on the basepaths of late -- four of his five thefts have come over his past five games.
Jun 2, 2023
Sitting Friday
Steer isn't in the Reds' lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
ANALYSIS
Steer has collected at least one base hit in 14 of his last 16 games and is slashing .388/.425/.642 in that span. He'll get a breather in Friday's series opener, allowing Kevin Newman to step in as Cincinnati's first baseman and bat leadoff.
Jun 1, 2023
Breaks tie with big homer
Steer went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-4 win against Boston.
ANALYSIS
Steer delivered the biggest hit of the game for Cincinnati, slugging a two-run shot in the seventh inning that snapped a 3-3 tie and gave the team the margin it needed to hang on for a victory. The long ball was the second in his past three games and his seventh overall this season. Steer has been hot at the plate for over two weeks, batting .391 (25-for-64) with three homers, 13 RBI and 13 runs over his past 15 games.
May 29, 2023
Goes deep in win
Steer went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Steer took Brandon Hughes deep to left center in the sixth to extend the Reds' lead to 7-3. He now has 11 hits over his last five games and has been red-hot at the plate in May, slashing .311/.366/.553 with five homers, 16 RBI, 16 runs scored and a 9:21 BB:K over 112 plate appearances. The 25-year-old has been the team's regular first baseman and should still have a role locked down in the lineup even with the recent news that Joey Votto (shoulder) is reportedly ramping things up for a return in the near future.
May 25, 2023
Leads barrage with four hits
Steer went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
All four knocks were singles, but Steer still paced a Cincy attack that stung St. Louis pitching for a season-high 18 hits. The 25-year-old extended his hitting streak to seven games with the performance, and through 21 contests in May he's slashing .294/.355/.506 with four homers, 12 runs and 13 RBI.
May 22, 2023
Drives in lone Reds' run
Steer went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Steer opened the scoring in the first inning Sunday, driving a two-out double off Luis Severino to give the Reds an early 1-0 lead. It would be Cincinnati's only run in the contest, as they fell 4-1 to the Yankees. The 25-year-old Steer has hits in four straight games, going 6-for-16 with a pair of doubles in that span. He's now slashing a solid .259/.339/.438 with five homers and 18 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.
May 11, 2023
Hits fifth homer
Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-0 victory versus the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Steer capped the scoring in the win with a 427-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. The long ball was the rookie's third through nine games in May after he went deep just twice across his first 25 contest of the campaign. He's slashing .244/.322/.433 with five homers, 13 RBI, 17 runs and one stolen base over 143 plate appearances overall.
May 4, 2023
Homers Wednesday
Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to San Diego.
ANALYSIS
Steer was responsible for the Reds' lone run in Wednesday's lopsided loss, smacking a solo home run off Seth Lugo to lead off the sixth inning. It's the third home run of the season for Steer and his first since April 9. The 25-year-old third baseman is slashing a respectable .240/.316/.404 with 14 runs scored and 10 RBI through 117 plate appearances. Steer offers intriguing power potential and should continue to see a regular role on a rebuilding Reds team.
Apr 20, 2023
Returns to lineup Thursday
Steer is back in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Steer missed three games because of right knee and quad soreness, but he's all set to return to action as the Reds' starting third baseman and No. 3 hitter Thursday night versus the Pirates and right-hander Roansy Contreras. The 25-year-old has slashed .320/.424/.520 with two homers and one steal in 15 games this season.
Apr 19, 2023
Takes part in running work
Steer (knee/quadricep) said he ran sprints at 100 percent speed prior to Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Rays, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Steer went unused for the third game in a row due to the sore right knee, but his ability to run at full speed without incident suggests he should be back in the lineup before long. For his part, Steer said he expects to return to the starting nine for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, but manager David Bell hasn't confirmed as much.
Apr 19, 2023
Still out Wednesday
Steer (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Steer will remain on the bench for the third consecutive game while he manages a sore right knee/quadricep. Kevin Newman will fill in for Steer at the hot corner in the series finale.
Apr 18, 2023
Remains sidelined Tuesday
Steer (quad/knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Steer also sat out Monday after experiencing some discomfort in his right knee and quad in Sunday's series finale against the Phillies. Nick Senzel will play third base and bat eighth for the Reds on Tuesday night versus Tampa Bay.
Apr 17, 2023
Not in Monday's lineup
Steer (quad) is absent from the Reds' lineup Monday against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Steer had to exit Sunday's game versus the Phillies with a quad issue and isn't ready to play a day later. It's considered a day-to-day situation for the time being. Nick Senzel is covering third base Monday.
Apr 16, 2023
Managing knee issue
Steer exited Sunday's game against Philadelphia due to a knee injury, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager David Bell revealed after Sunday's matchup that Steer suffered a knee injury in the eighth inning and landed on it while fielding a grounder in the top of the ninth. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but Nick Senzel and Jason Vosler could see additional time at third base if Steer is sidelined.
Apr 16, 2023
Exits with apparent injury
Steer was removed from Sunday's game against the Phillies in the top of the ninth inning due to an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Steer appeared to hurt himself while fielding a grounder in the top of the ninth, and while the nature of his injury isn't yet clear, he was removed following the play. Prior to his departure, he went 2-for-3 with a run and a walk. Whether he'll be available for Monday's series opener against the Rays remains to be seen.
Apr 12, 2023
Gets day of rest Wednesday
Steer is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Steer will sit for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta with Jason Vosler getting the start at the hot corner. The 25-year-old infielder has performed well to begin the season with a 1.000 OPS and a pair of homers over 35 at-bats.
Mar 30, 2023
Pops Opening Day homer
Steer went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Starting at third base, batting seventh, Steer provided the Reds' only long ball on the afternoon. He was lifted for a pinch runner after grounding into a force out in the bottom of the eighth inning. The 25-year-old has a lot to prove at the major-league level, but it's nice to see the patience and power show up early, carrying over from a strong spring.
Mar 17, 2023
Still expected Opening Day starter
Steer remains in line to be the Reds' Opening Day starter at third base, and has been getting a number of pointers in spring training from Chad Pinder and Jonathan India, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
In 27 spring training at-bats, Steer is hitting .296/.387/.556 with one homer. There's a long-term concern whether Steer can hold the job once the Reds' highly-touted prospects from the left side of the infield are ready, but for now he gets a head-start on them to audition for the role.
Feb 26, 2023
Tough defensive day
Steer committed a throwing error and mishandled another ground ball that was ultimately ruled a hit in Sunday's spring training game, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Steer is trying to win the Reds' third base job this spring and is the presumptive favorite, but it'll bear watching his defense, given that he hasn't been a full-time third baseman in the minors.
Dec 15, 2022
Extended third base look
The Reds will give Steer an extended look at third base to begin the 2023 season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Steer spent most of his 2022 season, both in the minors and majors, at third base, though he also saw significant time at second base and shortstop in the minors. The Reds seem more committed to Steer, who they got in the Tyler Mahle trade last season, than they do with Mike Moustakas.
Oct 2, 2022
Takes seat Sunday
Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Steer started the past eight games and will head to the bench after he hit .207 with a solo home run and three additional runs scored during that stretch. Alejo Lopez will take over at the hot corner and bat seventh in Sunday's series finale.
Sep 23, 2022
Back in action Friday
Steer (eye) is starting Friday against Milwaukee.
ANALYSIS
Steer sat out the last two games due to an eye infection, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat second during Friday's matchup. Over his last three games, he's gone 1-for-8 with a run, an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts.
Sep 22, 2022
Sitting again Thursday
Steer (eye) isn't starting Thursday against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Steer was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against Boston due to an eye infection, and he'll remain out of the starting nine for Thursday's series opener against the Brewers. Donovan Solano will take over at first base and bat fifth.
Sep 21, 2022
Dealing with eye issue
Steer was removed from Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox due to an eye issue, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Steer was scratched from the lineup a few hours prior to the start of Wednesday's game, but it's possible that he'll be available off the bench. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now.
Sep 21, 2022
Gets scratched from starting nine
Steer was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to an unspecified reason.
ANALYSIS
Steer had been slated to start at shortstop, but he'll instead be on the bench for the second game in a row, which likely hints that he's dealing with an injury or illness. Stuart Fairchild was added to the starting nine as a replacement of Steer, who can be viewed as day-to-day until the Reds provide an explanation for why the rookie was scratched.
Sep 20, 2022
Not in Tuesday's lineup
Steer is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Steer is hitting .218/.317/.327 with one home run, 14 strikeouts and eight walks in 16 games since making his MLB debut earlier this month. Donovan Solano will start at first base while batting fifth.
Sep 17, 2022
On bench for Game 1
Steer isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Steer is resting for Saturday's matinee after he hit .250 with a double, four runs, an RBI, three walks and five strikeouts over the last eight games. Matt Reynolds will start at first base and bat eighth.
Sep 9, 2022
Not in Friday's lineup
Steer is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Steer started six straight games after getting called up at the start of September, posting an .849 OPS. He's appeared at second base, third base and designated hitter but has been primarily used at first base, a spot which will be occupied by Donovan Solano on Friday.
Sep 3, 2022
Hits solo shot in debut game
Steer went 2-for-2 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Steer lauched a solo shot in the fifth inning before scoring again on a Jonathan India single in the ninth. It was first game in the majors and he made it count, going 2-for-2. The rookie has shown some pop in the minors, with 23 home runs across Double and Triple-A this season. He has shown the ability to take walks as well and could be a valuable asset in deep fantasy leagues.
Sep 2, 2022
Will play regularly
Steer, who is starting at third base and batting seventh Friday, will be in the lineup "as much as possible" down the stretch, according to the Reds, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
This makes sense, as Steer is one of only a few healthy Reds hitters who could be a part of the long-term core. Steer is listed as a shortstop on some websites, but he primarily played third base this year in the minors, while also seeing 20-plus games at second base and shortstop. He hit .259/.354/.479 with 15 home runs in 71 games at Triple-A.