Steer, who has never been on the injured list in his professional career, appears to be at least a long shot for the opening roster. But if he’s ready on time, it brings the 13-man hitting side of the Reds roster into greater clarity, if not an infield that could include him at first base to start the season.

Andrew Abbott, who made 25 starts last season, said he thinks there's still enough time for him to make the Cincinnati Reds' Opening Day rotation