SPENCER STEER NEWS

Alex Verdugo nabs Steer at home | 06/01/2023 Alex Verdugo throws out Spencer Steer at home plate to complete a double play, and the call stands after review in the 4th inning

JUNE 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer homers, streaking Reds edge Red Sox Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to help the visiting Cincinnati Reds stretch their winning streak to five games b...

JUNE 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Goes deep in win Steer went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact 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 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steer leads Reds against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals after Spencer Steer's four-hit game on Wednesday

MAY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spencer Steer, Reds look to take series against Cards Spencer Steer and the Cincinnati Reds will look for a rare series win against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals when they conclude a four-gam...

MAY 25, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

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.

Impact 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 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits fifth homer Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-0 victory versus the Mets.

Impact 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 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C. Notes: Reds prospects making push for call-ups — but when's the right time? This week also included smart base running by Spencer Steer and Jason Vosler's home run binge.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Homers Wednesday Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to San Diego.

Impact 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.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Steer is back in the lineup Thursday against the Pirates.

Impact 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.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Steer (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact 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.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Tuesday Steer (quad/knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays.

Impact 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.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Steer (quad) is absent from the Reds' lineup Monday against the Rays.

Impact 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.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C. Notes: Reds rotation could see changes to both 4th, 5th spots after injuries, struggles Also in the notes: Spencer Steer's strikeout aversion; position player pitching philosophies.

APRIL 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Managing knee issue Steer exited Sunday's game against Philadelphia due to a knee injury, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day of rest Wednesday Steer is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact 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.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops Opening Day homer Steer went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Pirates.

Impact 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.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains likely 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 R...

Impact In 27 spring training at-bats, Steer is slashing .296/.387/.556 with one homer. There's a long-term concern whether Steer can hold the job once the Reds' next crop of highly touted prospects is ready for the majors, but for now he gets a head start on them to audition for the role.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Steer, Michael Massey and more hitter targets outside the ADP Top 300 John Laghezza identifies the hitters, at each position, who can help fantasy baseball rosters despite falling outside the Top 300 in ADP.

MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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 r...

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With debut in rearview, Steer eyes starting job at third LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When he gets to Spring Training next month, Reds infielder Spencer Steer knows he has to earn his roster spot. Steer will...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM