Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell provides details about Scooter Gennett's injury. Fletcher Page, fpage@enquirer..com
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Hours after learning on Saturday he would likely be the Reds' starting shortstop for the next two months, José Iglesias blasted two home runs in a Cactus League game against the Cleveland Indians.
Generally known for his adept defensive skills, the power display continued a strong spring at the plate for the 29-year-old Cuban who signed last month as a minor league free agent.
Iglesias has a .341/.357/.537 slash line in 42 plate appearances this spring.
"You think of him as a defensive player but he's had a lot of success offensively," said Reds manager David Bell.