Reds notes: Where Nick Senzel factors in as he nears a rehab assignment

Before the Cincinnati Reds games on Saturday and Monday, Nick Senzel (left knee inflammation) worked with the rest of the team during pregame warmups.

In addition to taking batting practice, Senzel went through drills with the outfielders and drills with the infielders.

When Senzel has taken ground balls recently, he has lined up at shortstop.

“I do want him to be prepared to come back and play as many positions as possible,” Reds manager David Bell said. “I think we got a sample right before he was injured.”

Senzel has been the Reds starting center fielder for almost his entire MLB career. Before he suffered a knee injury that required surgery in May, Senzel began making starts at second base…