Cincinnati Reds infielder Eugenio Suarez took an important step in his recovery from an oblique injury on Friday, taking batting practice on the field for the first time, according to Charlie Goldsmith . When the Reds signed Suarez late in free agency, they wanted a bat they could stick right in the middle of the order and provide the team with some pop. However, Suarez got off to a slow start, slashing just .231/.300/.363 with six extra-base hits in 25 games. Then, Suarez was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain on April 23. He has hated being injured and not being able to be on the field with his teammates. “Obviously, it’s very tough for me," Suárez told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon earlier this month . "I want to be with the boys outside there doing my best. It’s part of the process that I’ve been going through. I’ll be back very soon. I’m doing my best to cheer for them from the bench, trying to help them keep their good vibes, especially at this tough moment that we’ve been passing through.…