Reds outfielder Drew Stubbs will be benched in order to work through a slump, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Fay.
Manager Dusty Baker said Stubbs’ benching won't be permanent. He just wants Stubbs to make some changes to his approach. Baker stressed that he still has confidence in Stubbs and that he doesn't question his ability to be a strong major leaguer.
Stubbs has struggled this season, hitting only .220/.287/.356 in 484 plate appearances with the Reds. Strikeouts have always been a problem for Stubbs. This season, he has struck out in 29.1 percent of his plate appearances, one of the worst rates in the league.
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