The Cincinnati Reds have no real back-up corner infielder headed into 2017, instead relying on Adam Duvall to move in from left field. The Reds haven’t had a true back-up to Joey Votto in several years. Former third baseman, Home Run Derby champion, Todd Frazier was the back-up before last season.
Trevor Plouffe could be the back-up corner player for the Reds in 2017. The Twins drafted Plouffe in 2004. In 2010 Plouffe made his MLB debut and played all of the infield and outfield positions during the season.
Plouffe had been the Twins’ everyday third baseman since the 2012 season.