Cincinnati Reds’ Terry Francona Shares Sal Stewart, Spencer Steer Decision
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona shared a decision on Sal Stewart and Spencer Steer.
The Cincinnati Reds are continuing to explore lineup flexibility early in the 2026 MLB season, with manager Terry Francona providing insight into how Sal Stewart and Spencer Steer could factor into those plans. Both players have been key contributors offensively, and Cincinnati appears focused on finding ways to keep their bats in the lineup while also addressing positional depth, particularly at third base. “Spencer Steer is taking grounders at third during BP today.
Terry Francona said that Stewart is a depth option there (he’s mainly the starting first baseman). Some depth options behind Hayes and Suarez,” reported Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19. Spencer Steer is taking grounders at third during BP today.
Terry Francona said that Stewart is a depth option there (he’s mainly the starting first baseman). Some depth options behind Hayes and Suárez. — Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) March 31, 2026 The decision to have him field grounders signals that Steer could emerge as a more regular option at third base.
He has experience at the position, logging 28 appearances there during his 2022 rookie season. Stewart, meanwhile, has not yet played third base at the big-league level, but he did see time there in the minor leagues, making him another potential option. This kind of versatility is valuable for the Reds.