When the Cincinnati Reds called up prospect Spencer Steer on Thursday to be an every day player, it had a ripple effect on the lineup. Donovan Solano and Kyle Farmer will spend more time as the designated hitter, which takes away a spot in the lineup for an outfielder.
Aristides Aquino will likely be the player who loses the most at-bats. With TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley establishing themselves as top-of-the-order hitters, Aquino needs to get on a run at the plate to prove he can still be a piece of the Reds’ future.
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On Sunday, after coming off the bench and replacing Jonathan India, Aquino hit his first career grand slam.