Stephenson (2-2) gave up four runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings Wednesday against the Cubs. He struck out two and walked two.
The rookie's now allowed four runs in three consecutive starts and four of six overall in the majors, and the homer he gave up to Dexter Fowler on Wednesday was his seventh in just 29 innings as a Red. After two consecutive seasons with an ERA over 4.00 in Triple-A, a lot of the shine has come off Stephenson's prospect status, and his tough start in the majors hasn't helped. That said, he's still only 23 and should get a chance to compete for a rotation spot next year.