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Homers, plates two in loss Stephenson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians.

Impact The catcher launched his second homer of the season in the eighth inning by connecting on a Nick Sandlin fastball, driving in Tyler Naquin. With former teammate Tucker Barnhart now with the Tigers, Stephenson has stepped in the everyday role at backstop. Now as the primary starter, Stephenson will look to build off of a strong 2021 campaign where he went yard 10 times, drove in 45 runs and produced a .286 batting average over 132 games.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener

José Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by bea...

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Reactions: Tyler Stephenson throws out three runners trying to steal second on Opening Day Tyler Stephenson threw out three baserunners trying to steal second - including two in the top of the 1st inning.

APRIL 12, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Cracks first homer of 2022 Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's win in Atlanta.

Impact Stephenson got himself on the board with a fifth-inning long ball off Sean Newcomb. The backstop is looking to build on his strong 2021 campaign, and he's off to a nice start -- he's batting .300 in the early going. Stephenson has hit fifth in order in all three games he's started so far.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Greene wins big league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Stephenson will hit the bench Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Stephenson has a clear role as the Reds' primary catcher this season with Tucker Barnhart now a Tiger, but, like any catcher, he'll get a fair amount of days off. He'll hit the bench after going 2-for-6 with three RBI in the first two games of the year, with Aramis Garcia taking over behind the plate.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two in Friday's loss Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

Impact A two-run single in the sixth inning helped spark a Reds rally from a 7-1 deficit that ultimately fell short. Stephenson has three RBI through two games to begin his first season as the clear No. 1 catcher for Cincinnati.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morton sharp in return from broken leg, Braves top Reds 7-6

Charlie Morton allowed only two hits while pitching into the sixth inning while returning from a broken leg, Travis d’Arnaud drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves held off the...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Mahle shines in 6-3 win as Reds spoil Braves' celebration

Tyler Mahle allowed only an unearned run in five innings to outpitch Max Fried, Brandon Drury hit a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds beat Atlanta 6-3 to spoil the Braves’ Wo...

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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

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