Spencer Steer exits Reds game after HBP, to be re-evaluated

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Spencer Steer exits Reds game after HBP, to be re-evaluated
Summary

Spencer Steer exited the Cincinnati Reds' 8-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners after being hit by a pitch in the ribs during the seventh inning. He remained in the game until the eighth inning, when Noelvi Marte replaced him in right field. Manager Terry Francona noted that initial x-ray results did not reveal anything serious, but the medical staff continued to evaluate Steer after the game. Steer, who has never been on the injured list, is considered a key player for the Reds this season.

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  • Steer hit by pitch in the ribs during the seventh inning.
  • Cincinnati lost to Seattle 8-0 in the series opener.
  • Initial x-rays did not reveal serious injury.
  • Noelvi Marte replaced Steer in right field.
  • Steer is a versatile player and highly regarded by teams.
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  • 5:20 AMYahoo SportsSpencer Steer (ribs) to be re-evaluated after HBP, exiting Reds loss
What they're saying
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“The thing that’s discouraging is he never says a word," Terry Francona said. Spencer Steer had trouble swinging the bat after an HBP to the ribs.

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