For the second straight year the Cincinnati Reds outfield is crowded, so to speak. Nick Senzel, Shogo Akiyama, Jesse Winker, Nick Castellanos, and Aristides Aquino are all vying for playing time. With no designated hitter spot, at least as of the time of this article being published, David Bell’s job as manager is a little tougher than it was last season when he could utilize that spot to get more at-bats and playing time for everyone.
Nick Senzel has been the player that many have discussed as being a possible solution to getting more playing time opened up in the outfield.