Since Nick Senzel was drafted with the second overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, the Cincinnati Reds have moved him from position to position. This wasn’t done because Senzel is a poor defender. He is actually an excellent defender, but his hitting prowess is what excites the Reds and their fans.
The Reds want his bat in the lineup at the big league level and they want him playing every day. In order to accomplish this, the organization has had Senzel play positions that aren’t already blocked at the big league level.
The position experimentation started not long after Senzel was drafted.