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Cozart takes ‘first step’ toward return from injury
- Updated: August 24, 2016
CINCINNATI — Reds shortstop Zack Cozart made progress toward getting back in the lineup on Wednesday when he was able to take ground balls on the field and batting practice. Cozart, who has not been in the lineup since Aug. 17, was bothered by a sore right knee and left Achilles tendon inflammation.
The knee improved more quickly, but the Achilles needed extra time and treatment.
“This is just the first step towards getting him back in games,” Reds manager Bryan Price said after watching Cozart work on the field. “I don’t think it will be a whole lot longer. In the same respect, we’ll kind of continue to err on the side of caution to make sure — to the best of our ability — to avoid setbacks.”
The Achilles injury, which had Cozart in a walking boot for a few days, had prevented him from moving well to make plays. But there were no issues holding him back on Wednesday.
“I felt really good,” Cozart said. “It just feels good to be out there moving around and not being hindered. So far, so good. My main concern is moving out on defense. I don’t anticipate hitting being a big …
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