Spencer Steer was not in the Cincinnati Reds starting lineup on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Reds' first baseman was replaced by rookie Sal Stewart who was making his Major League debut. Steer came on in eighth inning as a defensive replacement and popped out during his lone at-bat in the Reds' come-from-behind victory over the Blue Jays.
Terry Francona revealed prior to the game that one of the reasons Stewart got the nod over Steer was injury-related. The Reds manager disclosed that Steer's been dealing with a leg injury throughout the season, and said, “We need to try to win every game we can and help guys try to be healthy and be productive.