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Tyler Stephenson

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Sat, Mar 22
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Sun, Mar 23
W 13-2
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Thu, Mar 27
L 6-4
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Sat, Mar 29
W 3-2
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Sun, Mar 30
L 6-3
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TEX
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6:40 pm
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TEX
Tue, Apr 1
6:40 pm
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TEX
Wed, Apr 2
12:40 pm
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MIL
Thu, Apr 3
7:40 pm
MLBN
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MIL
Fri, Apr 4
8:10 pm
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Tyler Stephenson took a big step forward at the plate in 2024, raising his OPS from a career-low .696 to .782. He set career highs in home runs (19), runs (69) and RBI (66), fueled by improved performance and a rather surprising amount of playing time behind the dish. Stephenson went from 78 starts at catcher in 2023 to 112 last season, and he led the National League in total appearances at catcher with 127. After Stephenson suffered a collarbone injury and the third concussion of his playing career in 2022, the Reds made an effort to limit him, but the reins were off last season and he seemed to re-establish himself as the catcher of the present and future in Cincinnati. His defense improved by various metrics last year, although he still grades out less than favorably in terms of blocking, framing and pop time.

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Batting Average
2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 337.52.4 69 19 66 48 1 .258
2023 273.51.9 59 13 56 47 — .243
3y Avg. 2502.3 51 13 52 36 1 .262
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Moves to IL

    Rotowire
    The Reds placed Stephenson (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Stephenson will be eligible for activation April 3, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to make his season debut by then while he continues to recover from a low-grade left oblique strain. He didn't appear in any Cactus League or exhibition games after suffering the injury in mid-March, so Stephenson will likely need at least a brief minor-league rehab assignment to pick up some at-bats before the Reds are comfortable bringing him back. In the meantime, Cincinnati will lean on Jose Trevino as its primary backstop, while Austin Wynns serves as the No. 2 option behind the dish.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Showing improvement

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    Stephenson (oblique) showed improvement after being examined by a team doctor Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Stephenson, who will open the regular season on the injured list, sustained a left oblique strain during spring training. He's been cleared to begin rotational exercises and is scheduled to undergo another MRI on Wednesday. If the MRI comes back clean, Stephenson can start doing additional exercises, which could include baseball activities. With Stephenson sidelined, Jose Trevino moves into the starting job at catcher with Austin Wynns serving as the backup, assuming the Reds don't add anyone from outside the organization in the coming days.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Headed to IL with oblique strain

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    Stephenson will open the season on the 10-day injured list after being diagnosed with a low-grade oblique strain, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Stephenson underwent tests for what had been described as a back injury, but an MRI revealed a strain to his oblique. That the strain is considered minor gives Stephenson a chance to keep his IL stint brief, but oblique issues can linger. With Stephenson out, Jose Trevino will open the season as the Reds' top catcher. Cincinnati has just two catchers on its 40-man roster, which leaves non-roster invitee Austin Wynns as a good bet to be the No. 2 backstop when camp breaks.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Undergoing MRI on back

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    Stephenson will undergo an MRI on his injured back Thursday, Pat Brennan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Stephenson had to be scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup against the Rangers. Reds manager Terry Francona downplayed the injury at the time, but it seems Stephenson hasn't bounced back as quickly as hoped, necessitating the MRI. Francona said the team should have an update on Stephenson's condition later Thursday or Friday.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Scratched Wednesday

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    Stephenson was scratched from Wednesday's lineup because of lower-to-mid back pain, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Stephenson was scheduled to be the designated hitter and was replaced by Blake Dunn. Cincinnati manager Terry Francona downplayed the injury, indicating Stephenson will be fine and that there was no need to push him.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: First base not likely

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    New Reds manager Terry Francona doesn't intend to use Stephenson as a first baseman on days he's not catching, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Stephenson will still get some reps at DH when Jose Trevino is behind the plate, but Francona wants to keep Stephenson off the field when he's not catching. The practical consequence of this is that Stephenson could get fewer plate appearances, especially with the Reds carrying a legitimate backup in Trevino.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Avoids arbitration

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    Stephenson agreed to a one-year, $4.925 million contract with the Reds on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Stephenson receives a $2.4 million raise in his second year of arbitration eligibility after slashing .258/.338/.444 and setting career highs with 19 homers, 69 runs scored and 66 RBI in 2024. The Reds' offseason acquisition of Jose Trevino shouldn't cut too much into Stephenson's playing time, and the 28-year-old still projects as one of the better offensive backstops in the majors.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Drives in five Friday

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    Stephenson went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, five RBI and three total runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Pirates. Stephenson opened the scoring with a solo home run off Mitch Keller in the first inning before driving in three more runs with a bases-clearing double in the third. Stephenson would pick up a fifth RBI with his third hit of the game in the fourth frame. The 28-year-old catcher has gone 8-for-14 over his last five games, boosting his slash line to .265/.344/.459 on the season with 19 homers, 64 RBI and 67 runs scored across 486 plate appearances.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting out afternoon game

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is absent from Thursday's lineup versus Atlanta. Stephenson started the first two games of the series and had made six straight starts overall, but he'll be given some rest during Thursday's afternoon contest. Luke Maile will do the catching for the Reds.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Delivers three in win

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Astros. Stephenson capped the scoring in the Reds' nine-run first inning with a two-run single and later singled in a run in the third. The three-RBI game elevated him to a career-high 58 for the season.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting down Saturday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday versus Milwaukee. After going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the second game of Friday's twin bill, Stephenson will sit down against Frankie Montas and the Brewers on Saturday. Luke Maile will get the starting nod at catcher instead and bat ninth.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Not in lineup for first game

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is absent from the lineup in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Brewers. He'll get a breather for the afternoon contest but should catch the second game of the twin bill. Luke Maile will be behind the dish for the early game.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Homers in loss

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates. Stephenson launched his sixth August home run 436 feet in the top of the first inning. The catcher has hit safely in nine of his past 10 games, going deep three times and driving in seven runs. On the season, he is hitting .254 with 17 homers, 51 RBI and 56 runs scored across 393 plate appearances.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting Thursday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. Stephenson is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-29 with a home run and five RBI. He'll get a breather Thursday while Luke Maile catches for Nick Lodolo and bats ninth.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Getting breather Sunday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. Stephenson went 3-for-7 with two doubles and one RBI across the first two games of the series. Luke Maile will start behind home plate and bat ninth against Kansas City right-hander Brady Singer.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Continues raking

    Rotowire
    Stephenson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Brewers. Stephenson took DL Hall yard for a solo homer with two outs in the fifth inning, putting Cincinnati ahead 3-2. The long ball was Stephenson's fourth in August, and he's batting 10-for-32 (.313) with nine RBI during the month. He's slashing .248/.327/.454 on the year.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Idle Friday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup for Friday's game versus the Brewers. Stepehnson will get a breather during Friday's series opener after going 6-for-18 with a homer and four RBI during a four-game set against Miami. Luke Maile will do the catching for right-hander Carson Spiers and bat ninth.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Resting Sunday

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. Stephenson had started at either catcher or designated hitter in each of the Reds' last 10 games, so he'll be getting a well-deserved day off while Cincinnati and San Francisco wrap up their series with a game that begins at 12:05 p.m. ET. Luke Maile will check in behind the dish in place of Stephenson, who ended a 10-game streak without an extra-base hit by slugging two home runs in Saturday's 6-4 win.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting out nightcap

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is not in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Atlanta. Stephenson went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs while catching all nine innings of the Reds' 9-4 win in the first game of the day, so his absence from the lineup from the nightcap is expected. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate for the Reds in Game 2.
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  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Getting day off

    Rotowire
    Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. Stephenson went 1-for-6 with a solo home run and two walks while starting behind the plate in the first two games of the series, but he'll be given the afternoon off as the Reds look to avoid a three-game sweep in Washington. Austin Wynns will draw the start at catcher Sunday.
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