Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suárez takes a big step in his rehab

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (7) fields a groundball during fielding drills, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the baseball team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz. (Photo: Kareem Elgazzar)

GOODYEAR, Arizona – Eugenio Suárez took a big step toward getting back on the field Friday when he began swinging the bat with both hands. That came a day after he started his throwing program.

Suárez is recovering from right shoulder surgery on Feb. 2. Throwing is the big hurdle to overcome.

“I was a little bit scared because I’ve got something that is new for me,” he said. “But it was good for the first day. My arm, my shoulder feels OK, feeling better. I just want to get my comfort…