The Rockies signed Desmond for many reasons, one being his versatility, with a history at shortstop and in center field. But Reynolds, who also is versatile, is hitting so well that sitting him would make little sense.
"When you're younger, you're like, 'Are they going to option me?' 'Am I on the bench?'" Reynolds said. "But for me, it's like, I want to make it harder for [manager Bud Black] to take me out of the lineup."
Reynolds said there is no tension with Desmond, who made seven plate appearances in an extended spring training game on Friday in Scottsdale and played more left field than first base.