The Reds decided to insert Daniel Wright into the rotation for Alfredo Simon, rather than promoting Stephenson or Cody Reed.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson pitched for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, and while he allowed just one run over six innings, he struck out just two while walking three, a line emblematic of his experience at Louisville this year. Over 65.2 innings, he has a 3.29 ERA, but a 50:33 K:BB. That walk rate, coupled by a lack of dominance against Triple-A hitters, suggests that he could struggle upon promotion with the Reds.