The Reds are having Stephenson fitted for a thumb guard that will be inserted inside a catcher's mitt, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson sustained a fractured left thumb earlier this month and was placed on the injured list Aug. 20 (retroactive to Aug. 17). That he's being fitted for a guard indicates the club feels Stephenson can still play this season; however, Cincinnati will proceed with caution and let the fracture heal before speculating on a timeframe for his return.

The Reds placed Stephenson on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a fractured left thumb.

EDGE Analysis

Cincinnati had previously labeled the injury that had kept Stephenson from playing in the last four games as a sore thumb, but X-rays evidently revealed that the backstop sustained structural damage to the finger. The team hasn't provided word on the severity of the fracture nor indicated whether Stephenson will require surgery, so his timeline for a return is unclear at the moment. Cincinnati called up Will Banfield from Triple-A Louisville to provide the team with another option behind the plate, but Jose Trevino is expected to receive the bulk of the starts at catcher while Stephenson is on the shelf.

Stephenson (thumb) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson finds himself on the bench for a fourth consecutive game due to a sore left thumb. Jose Trevino is receiving another start behind the plate and is batting seventh for Cincinnati.

Stephenson (thumb) isn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson is still being slowed by a sore left thumb, opening up another opportunity for Jose Trevino behind the dish. Stephenson can continue to be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update.

Stephenson is dealing with a sore left thumb and is available to catch in an emergency, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson initially banged the thumb during a series in Pittsburgh two weeks ago and then again against Philadelphia on Aug. 13. He then aggravated the issue Friday against Milwaukee and sat out the last two games. Jose Trevino is filling in behind the plate.

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds go with Jose Trevino behind the plate. Since the start of August, Stephenson has gone just 3-for-27 at the plate, dropping his batting average to .226 for the season.

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson will get a breather after catching both of the last two games. He'll yield to Jose Trevino behind the dish. Stephenson has a .706 OPS on the year.

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Stephenson will exit the lineup for the second time in the four-game series, paving the way for Jose Trevino to receive another turn behind the dish. Though he's striking out at a 33 percent clip dating back to the beginning of July, Stephenson has managed to maintain a .260 batting average during that time while providing three home runs, 11 RBI and 11 runs in 24 games.

Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

It appears to be a routine day off for Stephenson, who had started five of the previous seven contests. Jose Trevino will do the catching and bat eighth in Thursday's series opener.

Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

It's a routine day off after Stephenson caught each of the previous two days. Jose Trevino is behind the dish and batting eighth for the Reds on Tuesday.