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Joey Votto won't be with Reds forever, but Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson are ready to take up the mantle "I'd build a franchise around them, no doubt," said shortstop Kyle Farmer of India and Stephenson, first in a coming wave of young talent.

APRIL 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Batting fifth Stephenson has batted fifth in the last three spring training games that he's played in, all games with what appears to be the Reds' most likely Opening Day starters. He's hitting...

Impact In all three instances, Stephenson was hitting against right-handed starters, reinforcing the notion that he's more than a platoon starter, but the Reds' primary catching option, locked in behind Joey Votto.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds tell OF Akiyama he won't make opening day roster

The Cincinnati Reds have informed Shogo Akiyama on Sunday that he would not make the opening day roster, leaving him to decide whether he’ll go down to Triple-A or become a free ag...

APRIL 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Cost-cutting takes a bite out of offense for Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are regrouping after losing players who were key parts of the 2021 team

MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

A 2022 breakout candidate for every National League Central team Will Christian Yelich, Dakota Hudson, Kyle Hendricks, Ke'Bryan Hayes or Tyler Stephenson have breakout seasons in 2022?

MARCH 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'That was money': How Tyler Stephenson and the Reds found a new coach on social media Tyler Stephenson found a catching coach this offseason on social media. It worked so well that the Reds hired him.

MARCH 25, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

India, Stephenson need to carry more of the load for Reds

Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson pledge to avoid the “sophomore jinx” by setting new goals for the 2022 season taking on more responsibility in the Reds’ new lineup

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Hunter Greene working toward joining Reds rotation

Right-hander Hunter Greene's rise to the Cincinnati Reds' starting rotation appeared possible with the offseason departure of Wade Miley to the Cubs and even more opportunity has a...

MARCH 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Tyler Stephenson reflects on hitting first Major League home run in first at-bat

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Tyler Stephenson nabs Billy Hamilton at second for first career caught stealing

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Reds trade veteran C Tucker Barnhart to Tigers for prospect

The Cincinnati Reds have traded Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart to the Detroit Tigers for infield prospect Nick Quintana

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

New No. 1 catcher in Cincy Stephenson currently resides atop the Reds' depth chart at catcher after Cincinnati dealt Tucker Barnhart to the Tigers on Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer r...

Impact Though he lacks the defensive polish of Barnhart, a two-time Gold Glove winner, Stephenson should represent a significant upgrade offensively from the Reds' long-standing No. 1 backstop. Even while slotting second on the depth chart for most of last season, Stephenson still earned himself regular starts at Barnhart's expense against left-handed pitching, typically slotting into the heart of the lineup on those occasions. Overall, Stephenson slashed .286/.366/.431 with 10 home runs, 56 runs and 45 RBI, with his 111 wRC+ ranking fourth among the 15 catcher-eligible players that accrued at least 400 plate appearances. The Reds will presumably add another defensive-minded veteran catcher to the roster this offseason, but in the likely event he faces lesser competition than Barnhart and receives an uptick in playing time in 2022, the 25-year-old Stephenson could have a legitimate case for being viewed as a top-five fantasy option at the position.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds see bright spots in 2021 despite late-season fade

The Cincinnati Reds fell apart down the stretch and fell out of playoff contention but there were more than a few positive developments this season

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers, drives in three Stephenson went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over Washington.

Impact Stephenson put the Reds on the board with his two-run shot in the fifth inning and later brought home another run with a sacrifice fly. He's up to 10 homers and 44 RBI alongside a .798 OPS this season. Stephenson entered Sunday's game in a 29-game drought without a home run, going 16-for-69 (.232) during that span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds rout Nationals 9-2 to keep slim playoff hopes alive

Tyler Stephenson and Nick Castellanos hit consecutive home runs, Kyle Farmer broke the game open with a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds kept alive their slim playoff hopes by ro...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Castellanos solo homer in 9th lifts Reds over Nationals 7-6

Nick Castellanos hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 7-6

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Rain forces postponement of Pirates' game at Reds

Wednesday's finale of Pittsburgh’s three-game series at Cincinnati was postponed by rain about 10 minutes before the scheduled first pitch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinstated from injured list Stephenson (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Impact Stephenson landed on the COVID-19 IL on Monday, but his brief absence suggests that he didn't test positive for the virus. The 25-year-old is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Votto power surge leads Reds rally for 9-5 win over Pirates

Joey Votto tied the game with his second homer of the night, Eugenio Suarez followed with a go-ahead shot and the Cincinnati Reds rallied from a five-run deficit for a 9-5 win over...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes on IL The Reds placed Stephenson on the injured list without a designation Monday.

Impact Though Stephenson typically starts against left-handed pitchers, he wasn't included in the lineup for Cincinnati's series opener Monday with the Pirates, who are starting southpaw Dillon Peters. Stephenson's move to the IL explains why he was absent from the lineup, and the lack of a designation attached to his name implies that he's been ruled out for a reason related to COVID-19. Cincinnati called up Mark Kolozsvary from Triple-A Louisville to serve as the No. 2 catcher behind Tucker Barnhart while Stephenson is on the shelf.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0

Tyler Mahle allowed five hits over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep by edging Pittsburgh 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Miley expected to start for the Reds against Pirates

The Pirates will send Dillon Peters to the mound Tuesday and the Reds plan to give Wade Miley the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Still in short-side platoon role Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact With four starts in the Reds' previous six games, Stephenson has seen an uptick in playing time lately, but that's mostly been a byproduct of Cincinnati facing a lefty-heavy slate. Stephenson will be on the bench for the second game in a row with the Reds matching up another righty (Alec Mills) in the series finale, affording No. 1 backstop Tucker Barnhart a turn behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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