Zack Cozart spent the last seven years manning the shortstop position for the Cincinnati Reds. He moved on via free agency over the offseason after signing a 3-year, $38-million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. That opened the door for Jose Peraza to become the full-time starter at shortstop for Cincinnati this season. He has not disappointed.
Since Barry Larkin retired following the 2004 season, the Cincinnati Reds have been trying to fill his shoes at shortstop. Cozart was a solid contributor for Cincinnati from 2011-2017, but injuries plagued his entire Reds’ career.