The word out of Phoenix is a brutal one for the Cincinnati Reds, because Spencer Steer, one of their most consistent hitters, is officially out for the rest of the season. That wrist injury he picked up back in late July? Yeah, the most recent exam confirmed it: his year is over, no chance for a comeback. Absolute gut punch for Cincinnati.
“Done For The Year, No Comeback”
This isn’t some minor setback either. We’re talking a *major* blow to the Reds lineup, losing a guy who’s been a rock, a consistent force at the plate all year. Steer didn’t mince words after his re-examination in Phoenix on Friday. He was straight up, saying, “I’m pretty much done for the year, for sure.” You know, it’s gotta sting to say that as a competitor who wants to be out there.
He even admitted he “had a feeling” it might come to this. But like any athlete, he’s optimistic, right? He told reporters he “figured there was maybe still a chance that I’d be able to come back on the back end of September and get in some games and at least finish the year healthy. It’s looking like that’s not the case anymore.” That’s tough news, man. He really wanted to contribute to his team in the final stretch.
Surgery Looming? The Uncertainty Continues
So, what’s this wrist injury exactly? Steer tore the sheath that protects a key tendon in his right wrist. Ouch. The big question now is whether he’ll need surgery for it. He doesn’t know yet, but he’s getting checked again in about two weeks. That’s when we’ll find out if surgery, which would involve replacing the sheath and tying down that unstable tendon, is the best path forward.
He’s currently stuck in a splint, only able to do conditioning work. That’s gotta be maddening for a player who lives to be on the field. The good news, though, is the doctor thinks it *can* still heal on its own. Steer echoed that, saying, “It’s still on the table,” and that “The doctor feels it’s something that can still heal on its own. But it needs more time.” Unfortunately, time is what he’s run out of for this season.
The specialist believes that whether he gets surgery or not, Steer should be back to full strength for the start of next season. That’s at least one silver lining in this whole situation, even if it feels like a long wait until next year.
For the Cincinnati Reds, losing one of their most consistent lineup members this late in the year is a genuinely tough pill to swallow. They’ll have to figure out how to fill that crucial hole without him. All eyes will now be on that next exam in two weeks to see what the future holds for Steer’s wrist and his recovery. We’re all rooting for a speedy and complete comeback for the guy, hoping he can return stronger than ever.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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