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May 7, 2024 1 1 1 1 —
May 4, 2024 0 0 0 0 0.5
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Apr 27, 2024 1 1 0 0 —
Apr 26, 2024 0 0 0 0 —
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Sat, May 4
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Sun, May 5
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Thu, May 9
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Fri, May 10
10:15 pm
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Sat, May 11
7:15 pm
FOX
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Sun, May 12
4:05 pm
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Reds manager David Bell said before the 2023 season that the goal was for Tyler Stephenson to catch roughly 65 games. Stephenson ended up making 92 appearances at catcher (78 starts) to go along with 43 appearances at designated hitter (40 starts) and eight at first base (four starts). While new arrivals to Cincinnati cemented themselves at the major-league level, Stephenson's play raised more questions than it answered in regards to his long-term future with the organization. He hit a mere five home runs in 271 plate appearances away from Great American Ball Park. By FanGraphs' WAR formula, Stephenson was below replacement level in his 142 games. He's suffered at least three concussions in his playing career and one more could force a move out from behind the plate, if his poor defense doesn't necessitate a move sooner. Now entering his arbitration years, Stephenson's starts at DH could take a big hit as the Reds find at-bats for other talented young players.

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2024 542.2 12 3 10 11 1 .211
2023 273.51.9 59 13 56 47 — .243
2022 132.52.7 24 6 35 12 1 .319
3y Avg. 2232.1 46 10 45 33 0 .272
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Taking seat Sunday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Stephenson started the first two games of the series but will sit for the finale after going 0-for-6 with a walk. Luke Maile is catching for Nick Lodolo and batting ninth.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Hitless in return

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 0-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Orioles. Stephenson missed the last four games while dealing with a hand injury resulting from a hit-by-pitch last Saturday. He had been available off the bench if needed.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Returns to Cincinnati's lineup

    Rotowire
    Stephenson (hand) will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Friday's contest versus the Orioles. Stephenson has been held out all week as a precaution with soreness in his right hand as a result of a hit-by-pitch. He's ready to roll now, following the Reds' off day Thursday.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Could return Friday

    Rotowire
    The Reds expect Stephenson (hand) to return Friday against the Orioles, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Stephenson is hitting .231/.338/.415 with three homers and 10 RBI, but his Statcast metrics (20.4% barrel rate, 93.4 mph average exit velocity) suggest better results could be forthcoming. Moreover, Stephenson has been considerably better than his backup Luke Maile, who is hitting just .163/.250/.256 so far on the season.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Remains out Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson (hand) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego. He hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game versus the Rangers following a hit-by-pitch on the right hand. The Reds have an off day Thursday, so they could be aiming for Stephenson to return to action Friday against the Orioles. Luke Maile will catch again Wednesday in Stephenson's place.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Remains sidelined Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson (hand) isn't in the Reds' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Stephenson hasn't started a game since being hit in the hand by a pitch during Saturday's game against the Rangers, though he was available off the bench for Monday's contest and presumably is also available if needed Tuesday. In the meantime, Luke Maile will pick up another start behind the plate and bat eighth.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Available off bench Monday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson (hand) was available off the bench for Monday's 5-2 win over San Diego, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Stephenson, who was hit by a pitch on his right hand Saturday, sat out a second straight game. Luke Maile has operated behind the plate in place of Stephenson.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting Sunday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas. Manager David Bell said Stephenson's removal from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the hand was precautionary, but the backstop will still take at least one day to recover. Luke Maile is working behind the plate in the series finale versus the Rangers.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: OK following hit-by-pitch

    Rotowire
    Reds manager David Bell said the removal of Stephenson from Saturday's game versus the Rangers following a hit-by-pitch on the right hand was precautionary, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. It doesn't sound like Stephenson even needed to undergo any testing. It's possible the Reds will choose to hold him out Sunday, particularly because it's an afternoon game, but Stephenson is expected to be fine.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Resting Thursday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies. Stephenson will get a well-deserved breather for Thursday's day game after he started in each of Cincinnati's last seven games, with six of those starts coming behind the plate. Luke Maile will get the nod at catcher Thursday and form a battery with starting pitcher Nick Martinez.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Smacks first career grand slam

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Angels. Patrick Sandoval loaded the bases in the first inning and Stephenson cashed in with his first career grand slam. As Mark Sheldon of MLB.com notes, Stephenson has been one of the best hitters in baseball at making hard contact so far this year, ranking at the very top of the league in barrel percentage entering play Saturday. The results weren't there early on this season, but Stephenson now has three home runs in his last seven games.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Gets breather Saturday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. Stephenson will get a day off Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored during Friday's blowout victory. Luke Maile will start behind the dish instead while batting eighth.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Launches first homer

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-1 win over the White Sox. Stephenson homered as part of Cincinnati's five-run third inning, his first homer of the season. The catcher is finding his groove, having hit safely in four consecutive games. Stephenson is slashing .258/.324/.419 through 34 plate appearances.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Retreats to bench Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. Stephenson will give way to Luke Maile behind the plate after catching in both of the first two games of the series with Milwaukee. Through 10 games this season, Stephenson is hitting a respectable .259 but has yet to provide a home run and has been limited to three RBI and three runs.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Resting Sunday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Stephenson is on the bench for the series finale after he caught all nine innings of Saturday's 9-6 win while going 1-for-3 with a walk. Luke Maile will catch for starting pitcher Andrew Abbott on Sunday.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Taking seat Friday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. It looks to be a routine day off for the Reds' starting catcher. Luke Maile will be behind the plate Friday while Stephenson gets some rest.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: On bench Monday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. Stephenson and Luke Maile have now made two starts apiece at catcher through the Reds' first two games, but the former still appears to be viewed as the team's No. 1 option behind the dish.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Preparing as primary backstop

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is preparing to be the Reds' primary catcher in 2024, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. That's essentially what Stephenson was in 2023, but a series of injuries in 2022 limited him to 50 games that season and had a cascading effect the following year. The most serious injury was to his collarbone, which may have contributed to Stephenson losing 150 points of OPS. The injuries also caused lost time behind the plate that he could have used to gain game-calling experience. That lost experience led to more starts during the Reds' postseason push for Luke Maile in 2023. The plan for 2024 is different than last spring, when manager David Bell tried creating a rotation of three catchers that had Stephenson working as a designated hitter -- he started 42 games at DH. The trick for the 27-year-old Stephenson is to maintain a middle-of-the-order bat while improving behind the plate and working with pitchers.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Blasts 13th homer

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run in Friday's 19-2 win over St. Louis. Stephenson's 13th home run of the season was the Reds' third of the fourth inning and sixth and final long ball of the night, leaving the team one shy of matching a single-game franchise record. Though the Reds are one of the few teams in baseball still competing for a playoff spot in the final series of the regular season, Stephenson isn't necessarily a lock to start behind the dish Saturday and Sunday. He and Luke Maile have been splitting work at catcher of late, with the latter starting four games to Stephenson's three over the past seven contests.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Goes deep Saturday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk and three total RBI in Saturday's loss to the Pirates. Stephenson was part of an early offensive outburst by the Reds, hitting a solo homer in the first inning and adding a two-run double in the second. He had been struggling coming into the contest, going 4-for-34 over his previous 10 contests. Despite the recent struggles, Stephenson has recorded career-best marks with 12 homers and 53 RBI over 137 games this season.
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