Spencer Steer
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Jun 27 2025Steer went 3-for-4 with three home runs and four RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer blasted a career-high three long balls, and it was also his second career multi-homer effort. The first baseman has begun to settle in at the dish following a sluggish start to the season, which saw him bat .185 and slug .285 as of May 10. Across his last 154 plate appearances (41 outings), Steer is slashing a healthy .308/.338/.507 with 16 extra-base hits, 20 RBI, 13 runs scored and three stolen bases.
Jun 19 2025Steer went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer walloped his sixth homer of the season and recorded his second game with multiple extra-base hits in 2025. The 27-year-old utility man had a sluggish start to his season while dealing with a shoulder injury, posting a .549 OPS through May 10, but he's settled in at the plate nicely over the past month-plus. Across his last 33 games, Steer is hitting .272 with three homers, seven doubles and 13 RBI.
Jun 15 2025Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer started the previous four games but will head to the bench Sunday. He has a .233/.267/.326 slash line and 33.3 percent strikeout rate through 12 contests in June. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will shift to first base while Connor Joe receives a start in left field.
Jun 9 2025Steer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Steer getting the night off against Cleveland right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, Christian Encarnacion-Strand will man first base and bat cleanup. Santiago Espinal is at third base and batting seventh. Steer is slashing .226/.294/.327 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 24 runs scored and three stolen bases across 238 plate appearances this season.
May 29 2025Steer went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was the lone Red to convert with runners in scoring position, singling home a run apiece in the sixth and eighth innings. That hasn't always been the case in 2025 for Steer, who has just 17 RBI and a .566 OPS with RISP through 50 games. It was much different for him in 2024, when he recorded 92 RBI and a .996 OPS over 158 contests. On a positive note, five of Steer's 17 RBI this season have come in the last six games.
May 25 2025Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer is in the midst of a 12-game hit streak, during which he's batting .357 (15-for-42) with five doubles and a homer, but he'll sit Sunday after starting the previous five contests. Connor Joe will take over at first base and bat eighth versus Chicago righty Ben Brown.
May 24 2025Steer went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 13-6 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer finished the Reds' three-run first inning when he doubled in a run. The two-bagger extended his hitting streak to 11 games, during which Steer's batting .359 (14-for-39) with five doubles, a home run and two RBI. He's had a season of peaks and valleys thus far and is batting just .225 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 23 runs through 45 games this season.
May 18 2025Steer is not in the Reds' lineup for Sunday's matchup versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for Steer, who started each of Cincinnati's previous 23 contests. He slashed .258/.320/.416 with three homers and three steals during that stretch and is currently riding a six-game hitting streak. With Steer out of the lineup Sunday, Connor Joe is getting a start at first base.
May 14 2025Steer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer broke the Reds' scoring slump in the seventh inning by swatting a solo home run off Davis Martin. The long ball was Steer's fourth of the campaign. The 27-year-old also notched a double for a third straight contest. On the year, Steer is slashing .199/.271/.333 with 21 runs scored and 12 RBI.
May 7 2025Steer started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer made his first outfield start of the season. He opened the year with a shoulder injury that limited him to DH before improving enough to play first base the last three weeks. He joins the rotation of bodies filling for the injured Austin Hays (hamstring) in left field.
May 4 2025Steer went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 11-6 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struggled at the beginning of the season while able to serve only as a designated hitter due to a shoulder issue, but since Steer has been cleared for defensive duties, his bat has come alive. Prior to April 20, Steer had a .390 OPS with three RBI over 15 games. Since then, he has an .851 OPS with eight RBI over 12 games.
Apr 21 2025Steer started at first base and went 2-for-6 with a walk, a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 24-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer, who has been limited to designated hitter due to a right shoulder injury, made his first start in the field Sunday. He entered the contest batting .111 with three RBI through 15 games, suggesting the shoulder had a negative impact. It's unclear if Steer is able to play more first base. He's served at third base and in the outfield in past seasons.
Apr 19 2025Steer is not in Cincinnati's starting lineup against Baltimore on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has struggled at the plate while working through a sore shoulder, going 1-for-23 with two runs scored and 10 strikeouts over his last six games. He'll begin Saturday's contest on the bench with Gavin Lux serving as the designated hitter.
Apr 17 2025Steer is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has been limited to designated-hitter duties thus far as he works his way back from a right shoulder injury, but manager Terry Francona said that the 27-year-old is ramping up his throwing and is almost ready to play first base, according to Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News. It's not clear when Steer might be ready to play additional positions, however. Austin Hays will get a start at DH on Thursday while Steer rests.
Apr 15 2025Steer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer remains limited to designated-hitter duty and Austin Hays is getting the start there in his first game back from the injured list. Steer has been ramping up his throwing lately, so it's possible he could be ready to play the field soon.
Apr 11 2025Steer (shoulder) will begin working on throws from first base over the next few days, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has been limited to designated hitter duty in the early going this season, as he's still working his way back from a right shoulder injury that first cropped up last season. There's no timeline for when Steer will be able to handle defensive duties, but he's making progress.
Apr 6 2025Steer went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was able to launch a 379-foot solo blast off Chad Patrick in the top of the fifth inning, notching his first long ball of the year. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start in 2025, batting just .083 with the aforementioned home run, three RBI and two runs scored over 24 at-bats in seven games.
Apr 5 2025Steer isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was originally out of the lineup for Friday's series opener, but he was inserted as the Reds' DH after Matt McLain was removed due to a hamstring issue. Steer went 0-for-3 with a walk in the contest to lower his season batting average to a meager .048, and he's getting an opportunity to reset Saturday. McLain is back after Friday's absence and is starting at DH against the Brewers in Steer's stead.
Apr 4 2025Steer is hitting second and serving as the designated hitter Friday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was originally out of the lineup, but Matt McLain (hamstring) was scratched roughly an hour before first pitch. After the Reds reconfigured the order, Steer is now set to occupy a prominent spot in the lineup, and he'll look to get on track after beginning the season with only one hit across 18 at-bats.
Apr 1 2025Steer is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has now started three of the first five games this season, as the Reds don't want to overload him as he comes back from his right shoulder injury. All three of Steer's starts have been at designated hitter, and it's not clear when he might be ready to play the field. Gavin Lux is at DH on Tuesday while Blake Dunn covers left field.
Mar 29 2025Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After an 0-for-4 performance on Opening Day that saw Steer strike out three times, the 27-year-old will step out of the lineup Saturday. Jeimer Candelario will serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter instead, opening up third base for Santiago Espinal.
Mar 27 2025Steer started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was a surprise to open the season on the active roster, but an Austin Hays calf injury this week prompted a roster shuffle. Steer's shoulder kept him out most of spring training. and he managed to get just seven plate appearances. As such, there could be some rust early on.
Mar 26 2025Steer (shoulder) will be active for the Reds on Opening Day, Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds had said previously that Steer would open the season on the 10-day injured list, but he's shown enough improvement with his right shoulder injury that he'll avoid an IL stint. Steer still isn't able to play the field, so he will be limited to designated hitter duty initially.
Mar 22 2025The Reds will place Steer (shoulder) on the injured list to start the regular season, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer played in a minor-league game Thursday -- his first competitive action of any kind since February -- but it appears he won't have enough time to prepare for Opening Day. He'll most likely head to one of Cincinnati's minor-league affiliates on a rehab assignment to pick up at-bats before rejoining the Reds.
Mar 21 2025Steer (shoulder) made three plate appearances in a minor-league game Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer, who tested the shoulder earlier this week by throwing, took another step in his recovery Thursday, participating in his first game action of any kind since Feb. 27. He believes he'll be ready to start the regular season as a designated hitter but would be unable to play a position. Steer followed up Thursday's activity by taking more swings against reliever Scott Barlow. While he may be able to swing a bat in time for the regular season, Steer has about 20 spring at-bats, only seven of which have been in Cactus League play. He normally prefers about 50 at-bats.
Mar 17 2025Steer (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer played through a right shoulder strain late last season and the injury has lingered this spring, limiting him to only seven plate appearances at designated hitter. While his readiness for Opening Day seems unlikely, the Reds are not ready to rule him out yet. Wittenmyer notes that a cortisone injection has knocked out the inflammation in Steer's shoulder and the focus lately has been correcting bad habits created by compensating for the injury. The Reds likely would want Steer available to play the field in order to avoid the IL, and it's uncertain when he might be cleared for that.
Mar 13 2025Steer (shoulder) took swings in a batting cage Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the first time Steer had a bat in his hand since getting a cortisone shot in his right shoulder March 1. He took flips in the cage before heading to the weight room. The next step is to see how the 27-year-old infielder/outfielder responds to the activity. Steer believes he can still get ready for the regular season, but in the words of manager Terry Francona, "we want his shoulder to tell us that - not Opening Day."
Mar 10 2025Steer (shoulder) received positive results after being re-examined by the team's medical staff Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was examined for the first time since receiving a cortisone injection in his right shoulder. Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said Sunday that he'll work on range-of-motion activities and estimated Steer should progress to hitting off a tee by mid-week.
Mar 1 2025Manager Terry Francona said Saturday that Steer (shoulder) could begin the season on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Padres due to his injured shoulder, and he elected to receive a cortisone shot after an examination, per Wittenmyer. This will force the 27-year-old to pause all activities for the next few days, and there's no telling at this point how long it will be before he's cleared to play in games.
Feb 28 2025Steer (shoulder) still feels discomfort and had a scheduled throwing program put on hold this week, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. He had been set to begin throwing Monday. "He's just not quite where we want him to be," manager Terry Francona said Thursday. "We'll get him examined one more time and figure out what path we're going." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer is still able to DH -- he went 1-for-2 in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks -- because it doesn't hurt him to swing a bat. Multiple MRIs have confirmed no structural damage, but as Steer indicated, "shoulders are tricky." He's scheduled to be examined this weekend by the team's orthopedist before any decisions are made or timelines established.
Feb 24 2025Steer (shoulder) is scheduled to begin throwing Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer is delayed in playing the field due to a sore right shoulder. He is able to DH and did so for one Cactus League game thus far.
Feb 22 2025Steer (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter in one of Saturday's split-squad games, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer is nursing a shoulder injury but is expected to begin throwing soon, per manager Terry Francona. Steer might also play first base with the caveat that he's not to throw until he's ready. Steer, who made 100 starts in the outfield (98 in left field) last season and is expected to be in the outfield mix in 2025, will need to go through a progression before playing there.
Feb 20 2025Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Steer (shoulder) will start throwing "fairly soon," Charlie Goldsmith of Charlie's Chalkboard reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has been slow-played early on in camp due to right shoulder soreness, which is an issue that dates back to the end of last season. He is expected to be limited to serving at designated hitter at the beginning of the spring training schedule. and it's not clear when he might be ready to play the field. At this point, Steer's Opening Day readiness does not seem to be in doubt.
Feb 11 2025Steer could be limited to designated-hitter duty at the beginning of the spring training schedule due to shoulder soreness, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer battled some shoulder soreness late last season and apparently still isn't quite over the issue. It does not seem to be something to get overly worried about at this juncture, but that could change if the soreness continues to linger. It's not clear when exactly Steer's shoulder began bothering him last season, but he slashed only .165/.268/.294 in September.
Sep 21 2024Steer isn't in Cincinnati's lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer will get a day to rest Saturday after slashing .190/.301/.365 with six RBI across 73 plate appearances since the start of September. His absence will allow Will Benson to pick up a start in left field and bat ninth.
Sep 18 2024Steer went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer's two-run shot in the seventh inning proved to be the game-winning knock, as Cincinnati completed the comeback from a 5-1 deficit. The home run was Steer's 20th, marking the second consecutive year he's crossed that threshold and giving him his first 20-20 season.
Sep 15 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of Steer's activity occurred during the Reds' nine-run fourth inning. He led off the frame with a walk and scored the first run, then doubled in a pair before trotting home on TJ Friedl's home run. The two runs driven in established a new single-season career high of 88 RBI and were the first in 10 games for Steer, who entered the contest with just three RBI over the previous 17 games. Despite the recent lack of run production, Steer remains Cincinnati's leader in the category.
Sep 11 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has gone just 6-for-35 (.171) over 10 games in September, but he's managed to rack up three steals this month. He's now at 25 thefts on the year, reaching that mark in 28 attempts. The 26-year-old has added a .231/.325/.406 slash line with 19 home runs, 30 doubles, two triples, 86 RBI and 68 runs scored through 144 contests.
Sep 7 2024Steer went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer led off the seventh inning with a walk and then stole second base before trotting home on TJ Friedl's game-tying home run. It was the 24th stolen base of the season for Steer, who never showed this level of thievery in the minors. The 26-year-old infielder/outfielder has hit safely in 16 of the last 19 contests, going 17-for-69 (.246) with four extra-base hits, 11 walks, 11 RBI, four steals and five runs scored during that stretch.
Sep 3 2024Steer went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer logged his 23rd steal of the season as part of a double steal in the eighth inning. He's batting just .216 in the second half, but Steer's utility keeps him in the starting lineup. He's started at five different positions and batted at seven different spots in the order.
Sep 1 2024Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer looks to be receiving a routine off day for the series finale against Milwaukee. Will Benson will enter the lineup in left field in place of Steer, who had started in each of Cincinnati's last 23 games while producing an .881 OPS over that stretch.
Aug 24 2024Steer went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 10-2 win against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer extended his hitting streak to seven games with an RBI double in the first inning. Steer is one of seven players in the National League with 30 doubles, and along with Francisco Lindor, the only two who also have 20 or more stolen bases. He has 16 RBI over his last 17 games and has now reached 80 or more for the second straight year. The 26-year-old has a .235/.326/.434 slash line through 127 games this season.
Aug 22 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-7 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer swatted a two-run home run in the fourth inning, which propelled the Reds' comeback from an early 6-0 deficit. It was his 19th homer of the season to go along with 21 steals, leaving Steer just shy of his first 20-20 season.
Aug 18 2024Steer is starting at first base and batting third in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ty France will get a breather for the series finale, which will shift Steer to first base while Will Benson starts in left field. Steer has gone 0-for-5 with two strikeouts across the first two games of the series. Since the start of August, Steer has slashed .222/.333/.422 with three home runs and 10 RBI across 53 plate appearances.
Aug 12 2024Steer went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk, five RBI and a stolen base Monday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After snapping a homerless stretch of 18 games over the weekend, Steer doubled up by taking Sonny Gray deep twice, driving in a season-high five runs to help steer the Reds to victory. It was the 23rd multi-hit effort of the campaign for Steer, who also added a walk and a stolen base that lifted his slash line to .237/.324/.433 with 18 homers, 74 RBI, 60 runs and 19 steals across 485 plate appearances.
Aug 10 2024Steer went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer turned on the first pitch he saw to lead off the seventh inning with his 16th home run of the season. It was the first homer in 19 games for Steer, who's experienced a cold second half. He batted .141/.179/.234 over the first 16 games following the All-Star break before logging a pair of two-hit games Thursday and Friday.
Aug 7 2024Steer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer has went without a hit in his last three games and has gone 1-for-22 over his last six contests, so he'll be given Wednesday off to clear his head. He had been in the lineup for every game dating back to May 22 but will see a streak of 64 consecutive starts come to an end. Santiago Espinal will take his spot in left field.
Jul 30 2024Steer is expected to move to left field once Ty France joins the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cincinnati acquired France on Monday, but he's not yet with the club. He is expected to be the team's primary first baseman. Collectively, the Reds' first basemen are batting .216 (24th in MLB) with a .631 OPS (28th), although that isn't the fault of Steer, who has played 53 games there in 2024; underperforming players like Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist, 60-day IL) and Jeimer Candelario are the main culprits. Bringing in France allows manager David Bell to deploy Steer in left field, which has been another unproductive spot in the lineup.
Jul 29 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer continues to impress with his wheels as he doubled and stole third, then came around to score on a wild pitch in the third inning. It's the first time this season that Steer steals a base in back-to-back games. The 26-year-old is on pace for a 20-20 season with 15 homers, 64 RBI and a .756 OPS through 104 games.
Jul 25 2024Steer went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer bookended Cincinnati's scoring. He drove in the Reds' first run with a first-inning triple then doubled home the team's eighth and ninth runs in the fourth. The three RBI gave him a team-leading 64 for the season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
Jul 21 2024Steer went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer delivered a runner in scoring position with a first-inning single to give the Reds an early 1-0 lead. The team's primary cleanup hitter, Steer has a .337/.405/.673 line with RISP and leads the Reds with 61 RBI. After reaching base, he put himself in scoring position with the steal, his 15th in 97 games. That's the same number of steals he had over 156 games in 2023.
Jul 14 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer popped a leadoff homer in the bottom of the second inning to put the Reds ahead early. The home run was his 15th of the season and fifth over the last 10 games. Following a slow start, Steer's bat has come alive since June 1, as the third baseman has posted a line of .276/.337/.520 with nine home runs, 10 doubles and 25 RBI over 39 contests.
Jul 10 2024Steer batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in Tuesday's 12-6 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Normally the Reds' cleanup hitter, Steer was moved to leadoff when Jonathan India was scratched due to a left knee contusion. Steer, who belted a two-run home run in the seventh inning, has four homers and eight RBI over the last six games.
Jul 7 2024Steer went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer homered for a third straight game when he launched a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. He's up to 13 home runs and a team-high 57 RBI.
Jul 6 2024Steer went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer got the Reds on the board with a fifth-inning solo shot and later singled in a run in the ninth. It was the second straight game with a home run for Steer, who has 12 for the season and leads Cincinnati with 56 RBI.
Jul 4 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional run and a walk against the Yankees in an 8-4 victory Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer gave the Reds a 5-0 lead with his three-run blast to the short porch in right field in the fifth inning. The long ball was his 11th of the campaign, and he's just shy of the halfway point to reaching the 23 homers he hit last season. Steer also has 54 RBI, 41 runs and 13 stolen bases through 355 plate appearances this year.
Jun 28 2024Steer went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run homer and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer hit a leadoff double in the third inning before coming around to score Cincinnati's third run of the contest, adding a two-run shot off Miles Mikolas in the following frame. The 26-year-old has recorded multiple hits in three of his last four games, tallying six RBI over that stretch. Steer's batting .286 in June with four homers, 16 RBI and 11 runs scored.
Jun 26 2024Steer started at first base and went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer's been locked in of late, going 11-for-35 with eight RBI over the last nine contests. He began the season as the team's primary left fielder but has played a lot at first base since Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) landed on the injured list in May. With news that Encarnacion-Strand opted for surgery that likely spells the end of his season, Steer is in line to become the club's primary first baseman. That could change when Noelvi Marte (suspension) returns. At that point, with Marte slotted in at third base, Jeimer Candelario could move from third to first.
Jun 25 2024Steer went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Monday's 11-5 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer sparked the Reds' offense with a two-run double in the fourth inning, then singled in a run as part of the team's four-run sixth. Following a 13-game stretch in which he had just three RBI, Steer has knocked in five over the last three games. He leads Cincinnati with 48 RBI, which ranks 20th overall in MLB.
Jun 22 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to Boston on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer gave the Reds an early lead with his two-run shot to left field in the first inning. It was his ninth long ball of the season and his third through 19 contests in June. Steer is slashing .234/.326/.401 with 45 RBI, 33 runs and 12 stolen bases on the campaign.
Jun 17 2024Steer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer gave the Reds a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning when he belted his eighth home run of the season. He's been quiet of late, having entered the contest on a 4-for-31 (.129) run with one RBI over the previous nine games. Despite the drop in production, Steer leads Cincinnati with 42 RBI.
Jun 12 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer recorded his 12th steal in 65 games, putting him on pace to surpass the 15 he had over 156 games in 2023. Speed was not a hallmark to his game in the minors, but the running Reds have changed that. On an unrelated note, the team received news that first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand is mulling season-ending wrist surgery. That means Steer, who has been the primary fill-in for Encarnacion-Strand in recent weeks, may continue on as Cincinnati's regular at first base.
Jun 6 2024Steer went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 12-7 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer's two-run shot in the top of the ninth plated the tying and go-ahead runs for the Reds, who swept the Rockies in Colorado for the first time since 2012. He's cranked it up to start the new month with hits in five straight games, going 11-for-23 with a home run, two doubles and five RBI.
Jun 4 2024Steer went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 13-3 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a rough May in which he posted a .176 average and .629 OPS, Steer has gotten off to a strong start to June. He's delivered multiple hits in all three games on the month, going 8-for-14. Steer's recent form is reminiscent of his body of work early in the season, when he hit .324/.435/.563 with 18 RBI over his first 20 games.
May 26 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He touched up Walker Buehler in the first inning to give the Reds an early lead. As Mark Sheldon of MLB.com notes, Steer has now gone deep in back-to-back games after entering the series without a homer since May 1 (17 games). His struggles from the middle of the order this month have led the Reds to the cellar in the NL Central, though it's certainly not all his fault. Steer sits with a .227/.341/.403 line with six homers, 35 RBI, 25 runs scored and 11 steals through 50 games this season.
May 24 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer got the Reds' offense started with a three-run blast in the first inning. He snapped a 17-game homerless drought, during which he posted an unsightly .527 OPS. Despite his terrific start to 2024 (1.264 OPS through 11 games), Steer now owns a .227/.343/.390 slash line with 17 extra-base hits through 204 plate appearances.
May 22 2024Steer (ankle) will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer didn't start in either of the last two games while managing a sore ankle, though he felt well enough to make a pinch-hitting appearance in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. Monday's team off day plus an absence from the lineup in Tuesday's 2-0 win over San Diego appears to have provided sufficient time for Steer to move past the ankle issue. He'll likely continue to see the bulk of his starts at first base rather than in the corner outfield for the duration of Christian Encarnacion-Strand's (wrist) stint on the injured list.
May 21 2024Steer (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was held out of Sunday's game with an ankle injury and remains out of action after Monday's off day. The good news is Steer said Tuesday that he's feeling better and expects to be available off the bench, just as he was Sunday when he served in a pinch-hit capacity, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
May 20 2024Steer is dealing with a sore ankle, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer was held out of the starting lineup Sunday as a result of the ankle but served as a pinch hitter. He walked for Will Benson with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and was removed for a pinch runner. Cincinnati manager David Bell said Steer should be back to 100 percent for Tuesday's series opener at home against the Padres.
May 19 2024Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer is mired in an 0-for-16 slump and will head to the bench Sunday. Will Benson will shift to left field for the series finale in Los Angeles while Stuart Fairchild and Jake Fraley start in center and right, respectively.
May 14 2024Steer isn't in the Reds' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer will catch a breather Tuesday after extending his hitting streak to five games while also driving in two runs during Monday's loss. Jacob Hurtubise will get the nod to start in left field and bat ninth while Steer rests.
May 11 2024Steer went 2-for-3 with a walk, double and two RBI in Friday's 4-2 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer's first-inning, two-out double plated the Reds' first run, then his third-inning single tied the game. He has four RBI in the last two games and leads the Reds with 27 runs driven in.
May 10 2024Steer went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer delivered two runs on a two-out single in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the game before the Diamondbacks went ahead an inning later. He continues to produce with runners in scoring position, posting a .359 batting average and 1.022 OPS in such situations.
May 5 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer's ninth-inning single plated Cincinnati's lone run, marked his team-leading 23rd RBI and snapped the club's 26-inning scoreless streak at home. The Reds started five players batting .200 or lower and have had issues scoring of late, batting .185 with 78 strikeouts over the last eight games (six losses). Steer's .333 average and .639 slugging with runners in scoring position could be more helpful if the Reds can get on base in front of him. The club ranks 27th in MLB with a .292 on-base percentage.
May 1 2024Steer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base during Wednesday's 6-2 loss to San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer advanced to a perfect 8-for-8 on steal attempts this season and belted his fourth home run of the campaign and his first since Apr. 6 off of Joe Musgrove in the first inning. He's cooled off since going on a tear to open the season and is batting 5-for-40 (.125) with four RBi and three runs scored during his last 11 games.
Apr 28 2024Steer started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer moved from his usual left field to first base, replacing the injured Christian Encarnacion-Strand (hand). The run batted in was just his second in the last 14 games, but Speer continues to the lead the club with 20 RBI through 28 games. The steal was his seventh, nearly half of the 15 he had over 156 games in 2023. Encarnacion-Strand may miss a few more games, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, and Steer could add to his games played at first base. So far, he's made four appearances there.
Apr 27 2024Steer went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer snapped an 0-for-18 skid in the third inning then stole his sixth base in 26 games and is on pace to surpass the 15 steals he had in 2023. That's the good fantasy news. On the other side, that hitless run came at the tail end of a 5-for-40 (.125) stretch with no extra-base hits and one RBI over 11 games.
Apr 21 2024Steer went 3-for-4 with a walk, stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steer isn't as flashy as teammate Elly De La Cruz, but he's been just as productive to open the season. Steer leads the Reds in average (.324), on-base percentage (.435), RBI (18), hits (23) and is second only to De La Cruz in OPS (.998). The stolen base was Steer's fourth in 20 games, putting him on pace to surpass last season's 15 thefts over 156 contests.