Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Pirates.
It's a routine day off for Stephenson, who has now started three of the Reds' first five tilts. Jose Trevino will do the catching and bat eighth for Cincinnati on Tuesday.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Taking seat Saturday
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Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston.
Stephenson began the season by going 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's loss, and he'll get an extra day to rest Saturday with Jose Trevino starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Pops first spring homer
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Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring game against the Cubs.
Stephenson popped a second-inning homer, his first of the Cactus League. The catcher appears to be coming around with hits in three of his last four games but is batting just .176 (6-for-34) this spring. Stephenson will be Cincinnati's starting catcher, but those occasional starts he used to get as a designated hitter may dry up in 2026. Eugenio Suarez is expected to serve as the everyday DH this season.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Wins arbitration case
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Stephenson will earn $6.8 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Reds, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The two sides went to a hearing despite just a $250,000 difference in their submitted arbitration figures, and the three-person panel ultimately picked Stephenson's filing. Stephenson put up a .737 OPS with 13 home runs over 88 regular-season contests for the Reds this past season and will be their top catcher again in 2026. He is slated to reach free agency next offseason.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Idle for regular-season finale
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Stephenson will receive a breather for the regular-season finale after he started behind the plate the last two days. Jose Trevino will handle catching duties Sunday.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Day off Thursday
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Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Pirates.
Stephenson went 4-for-5 with a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Pirates, but he'll get some rest for Thursday's matinee. Jose Trevino will start at catcher and bat eighth for the Reds.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Clutch homer not enough Wednesday
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Stephenson went 4-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Pirates.
The veteran catcher kept the Reds alive by launching a slider from Bucs closer Dennis Santana over the fence in left-center field in the ninth inning, tying the game at 2-2, but Cincy couldn't close the deal. Stephenson has been a big part of the team's surge into playoff contention since coming off the IL in early September, and over his last 13 games he's slashing .275/.341/.650 with three doubles, four homers and 13 RBI. The Reds are tied with the Diamondbacks, one game back of the Mets for the final wild-card spot in the NL with four to play.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: On bench Sunday
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Stephenson will be on the bench for the second time in three games, giving way to Jose Trevino behind the dish. Stephenson is slashing .224/.310/.409 with 12 home runs in 326 plate appearances this season.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Homers in win
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Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Stephenson gave the Reds some needed insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth inning. The 29-year-old has gone just 7-for-34 in September but has managed to go deep three times with 12 RBI during that stretch. For the season, he's slashing .224/.310/.409 with 12 home runs, 48 RBI and 38 runs scored across 326 plate appearances.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Exiting starting nine
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Stephenson is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs.
Stephenson started Thursday's series opener and helped steer Hunter Greene to a shutout, but he'll get a breather in the second game of the series. Jose Trevino is at catcher and batting eighth for the Reds.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting out matinee
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Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in St. Louis.
Stephenson started at catcher in the first two games of the series, so he'll get a breather for Wednesday's matinee. Jose Trevino will fill in behind the dish and bat eighth for the Reds.
Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a three-RBI double and a run scored in Monday's 11-6 victory over the Cardinals.
Stephenson broke the game open Monday with a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning. That pushed his season total to 17 doubles as he works toward reaching 20 or more for the fourth time in his big-league career.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Taking seat Sunday
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Stephenson will be given the afternoon off after he started behind the plate in each of the Reds' last four games while going 3-for-15 with two home runs, a walk, five RBI and three runs. Jose Trevino will handle catching duties Sunday.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Resting Monday
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Stephenson is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Padres on Monday.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting Saturday
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Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Returns to action Friday
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Stephenson started at catcher and went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mets.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Activated from 10-day IL
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The Reds activated Stephenson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Ready for rehab assignment
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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.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Takes batting practice
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Stephenson (thumb) took batting practice Friday, MLB.com reports.
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."
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Being fitted for thumb guard
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The Reds are having Stephenson fitted for a thumb guard that will be inserted inside a catcher's mitt, MLB.com reports.
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.
