Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Thu 9/11/25 8:31 AM

Stephenson started at catcher and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson, who recently returned from a fractured thumb, was in the starting lineup for a second straight game. It was the first time that he played in back-to-back contests since his return, and Stephenson operated as the catcher in both. Since returning, he's 2-for-14 with a double, a home run and four RBI over five games.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Mon 9/8/25 5:43 PM

Stephenson is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Padres on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson will be on the bench for Monday's series opener while Jose Trevino catches for Nick Lodolo. Stephenson has gone 1-for-5 with a run and two RBI in two games since returning from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Tyler Stephenson
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Sat 9/6/25 2:24 PM

Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in his return from the injured list Friday, and the Reds will sit him down Saturday in order to ease him back into MLB action. Jose Trevino will catch instead for starter Brady Singer and bat eighth.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Sat 9/6/25 9:12 AM

Stephenson started at catcher and went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson was activated from the injured list Friday and will cope with a fractured thumb going forward. His mitt has been fitted for a thumb guard, so Stephenson will be able to start behind the plate while also serving as a designated hitter, something he's done 17 times in 2025.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Fri 9/5/25 1:52 PM

The Reds activated Stephenson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson fractured his left thumb three weeks ago but has made a quick recovery and rejoins the Reds' active roster as they push for a playoff spot. The 29-year-old backstop will serve as the club's primary catcher down the stretch, with Jose Trevino moving back to an active No. 2 catcher role.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Fri 9/5/25 7:01 AM

Stephenson (thumb) is a combined 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in two games of a rehab assignment for Triple-A Louisville.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson, who is on the injured list with a fractured thumb, began the assignment Wednesday, when he caught seven innings and homered in his first plate appearance. He followed up as the designated hitter for six innings Thursday. The report indicates an expected return date of Friday, when the Reds begin a weekend series at home against the Mets.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Wed 9/3/25 7:41 AM

Stephenson (thumb) caught two innings of a simulated game Tuesday and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson was behind the plate for rehabbing right-hander Chase Burns' (elbow) throwing session as a final test for the thumb guard that's been fitted to his catcher's mitt. The backstop has been on the shelf since Aug. 20 due to a fractured thumb on his left (non-throwing) hand, but since he's been able to catch multiple bullpen sessions in addition to taking batting practice, he shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment. He could be a candidate for activation from the 10-day injured list for this weekend's series with the Mets.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Tue 9/2/25 3:23 PM

Stephenson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson has missed just over two weeks of action with a fractured thumb but has already been cleared to play in games. He could be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list by this weekend.

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Sat 8/30/25 8:27 AM

Stephenson (thumb) took batting practice Friday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson also caught and blocked balls using a glove fitted with a thumb guard, as he continued to increase his level of activity. He soon could catch for a pitcher on flat ground. Per manager Terry Francona, Stephenson is pushing the recovery while the medical staff is trying to prevent a setback and added "he's doing pretty well."

Tyler Stephenson
C/DH CIN
Tue 8/26/25 6:55 AM

Stephenson (thumb) played catch and blocked softer baseballs Monday in a test of the thumb guard fitted for his catcher's mitt, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephenson was encouraged by the activity and is scheduled to take batting practice Friday. The Reds remain in the mix for a wild-card spot, so if Stephenson is deemed capable of playing through a left thumb fracture, he'll likely return from the 10-day injured list in early September.