NL Central: Will Hinds get another chance for CIN?

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds haven’t had the offensive output they’ve hoped for this season, particularly in the outfield. A quick glance at the WAR earned for the team reflects that. Unsurprisingly, Elly De La Cruz (SS, CIN) leads the team by a substantial margin with 5.8 WAR. Tyler Stephenson (C, CIN) is next (2.4), followed by Jonathan India (2B, CIN) (2.3), and Spencer Steer (1B/OF, CIN) (1.7). Next up is Rece Hinds (OF, CIN). 

Given the recent injuries to Jake Fraley (OF, CIN) and Jeimer Candelario (1B/3B, CIN), at-bats have opened at both DH/first base and in right field. Amed Rosario (2B/SS/OF, CIN) and Will Benson (OF, CIN) are currently splitting time in right field, with Ty France (1B, CIN) and Dominic Smith (1B, CIN) covering...

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