Stephenson has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville and will get the start Tuesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Scheduled starter Alfredo Simon was scratched from his start earlier Tuesday due to right biceps tendinitis, so the Reds have opted to recall the 23-year-old Stephenson to make the spot start. Stephenson made one start earlier in the season, allowing three runs (including two home runs) over 5.0 innings of work. He'll have the tough task of facing an explosive Rockies lineup Tuesday. Given that Simon is expected to return to the rotation for his next scheduled start, this could be a relatively short stint for Stephenson.