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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Heads to IL with fractured thumb
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The Reds placed Stephenson on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a fractured left thumb.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Taking seat again Tuesday
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Stephenson (thumb) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Not listed in starting lineup
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Stephenson (thumb) isn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Battling sore thumb
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Stephenson is dealing with a sore left thumb and is available to catch in an emergency, MLB.com reports.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Receiving Sunday off
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Getting breather Tuesday
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Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cubs.
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.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Goes deep in victory
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Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a 3-2 win against the Cubs.
Stephenson got the scoring started in the contest with a 389-foot solo shot in the second inning, giving him nine long balls on the campaign. The backstop has reached base in nine of his past 17 plate appearances, including six times via walk. Stephenson has a solid 11.7 percent walk rate on the season, though he's also posted an ugly 34.7 percent strikeout rate.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Absent from lineup
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Stephenson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Stephenson started at catcher in Monday's series opener but will take a seat in the second contest of the three-game set. Jose Trevino will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Reds.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Receiving Sunday off
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Stephenson started the first two games versus the Rays and will take a seat Sunday after gong 3-for-9 with a homer, three RBI and two runs. Jose Trevino will step in behind the plate to catch for Cincinnati righty Brady Singer in the series finale.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Blasts homer in win
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Stephenson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and three RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Rays.
Stephenson opened his night with a solo homer of Zack Littell in the second inning and later tacked on a two-run single in the seventh, helping to pad Cincinnati's lead. The 28-year-old backstop has been swinging a hotter bat of late, now batting 9-for-32 (.281) with seven RBI across his last eight games.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting out Wednesday
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Stephenson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals.
Stephenson was the Reds' catcher for Tuesday night's 6-1 loss, so it's not a surprise he's getting a breather in Wednesday's matinee. Jose Trevino will be behind the dish and bat seventh as Cincinnati tries to avoid the sweep.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Finds power stroke after ASB
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Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a two-run home run in Friday's 8-4 win over the Mets.
Starting at DH and batting seventh, Stephenson socked the fourth of Cincinnati's four homers on the night by taking Alex Carrillo deep in the sixth inning. The blast snapped a 21-game homerless drought for Stephenson, as the 28-year-old backstop went into the All-Star break slashing just .176/.275/.221 during that slump. On the season, he sports a .727 OPS with seven home runs and 29 RBI in 55 contests.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting out Saturday
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Stephenson is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.
Stephenson continues to alternate starts with Jose Trevino, with this being Stephenson's third absence in the last seven games. Trevino will hit eighth in the order Saturday.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Not starting Saturday
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Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
After going 5-for-11 over his last three games, Stephenson will grab a seat on the bench Saturday while Jose Trevino catches for starter Nick Lodolo and bats seventh.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Receiving Sunday off
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against San Diego.
Stephenson started the previous nine games but will hit the bench Sunday while in the midst of an 0-for-12 slump. Jose Trevino will work behind the plate and bat seventh in the series finale versus the Padres.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Leads rout with grand slam
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Stephenson went 2-for-5 with a double, a grand slam and a second run scored in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Tigers.
The backstop gave the Reds a 6-1 lead when he drove the first pitch he saw from Jack Flaherty in the fifth inning over the left-field fence. Stephenson has produced multiple hits in three of his last five games, and through 10 June contests he's batting .317 (13-for-41) with three doubles, two homers, six runs and 10 RBI.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Productive in loss
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Stephenson went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 11-5 loss to Detroit.
Stephenson laced a two-run double in the ninth inning when the Reds were out of it. His batting average sat at an ugly .177 as of May 24, but Stephenson has been rolling since. He's gone 19-for-55 (.345) with two doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI and seven runs scored over the last 14 games, raising his average to .256.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Resting up for day game
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Stephenson will get some rest for Wednesday's matinee after he started at catcher in both of the first two games of the series in Cleveland. Jose Trevino will spell Stephenson behind the plate in the finale.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Getting rest Sunday
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Stephenson had started 11 straight games at either catcher or designated hitter, so he was overdue for a day off. Jose Trevino will be behind the plate Sunday, while Gavin Lux handles DH duties.
