Reds to break skid in matchup with the Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds aim to break a five-game skid when they play the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 31 • Associated Press
TYLER STEPHENSON #37 - CATCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
13 HR •
50 RBI •
.231Â AVGÂ
13 HR
50 RBI
.231 AVG
Takes batting practice Stephenson (thumb) took batting practice Friday, MLB.com reports.
Impact 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."
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Reds aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds aim to break their four-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 30 • Associated Press
Reds enter matchup against the Cardinals on losing streak
The Cincinnati Reds will try to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 29 • Associated Press
Tests out thumb guard Stephenson (thumb) played catch and blocked softer baseballs Monday in a test of the thumb guard fitted for his catcher's mitt, MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson was encouraged by the activity and is scheduled to take batting practice Friday. The Reds remain in the mix for a wild-card spot, so if Stephenson is deemed capable of playing through a left thumb fracture, he'll likely return from the 10-day injured list in early September.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Tests thumb guard Stephenson (thumb) played catch and blocked softer practice balls in a test of the thumb guard fitted for his catcher's mitt Monday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Stephenson was encouraged by the activity and is scheduled to take batting practice Friday. The Reds remain in the mix for a wild card spot, sitting just 2.5 games back, so if Stephenson is ready for game action, it's likely he'll play as long as Cincinnati has a shot at the postseason.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers host the Reds on 4-game home win streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds looking to extend a four-game home winning streakAUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has 'good' first day of work with injured thumb "Today was a good starting point," said Cincinnati Reds starting catcher, who used a custom-fitted protective sleeve on his broken thumb Mon...
AUGUST 26 • CINCINNATI.COM
Dodgers host the Reds on home winning streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 25 • Associated Press
Being fitted for thumb guard The Reds are having Stephenson (thumb) fitted for a thumb guard that will be inserted inside a catcher's mitt, MLB.com reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks play the Reds on home winning streak
The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 23 • Associated Press
Reds visit the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game seriesAUGUST 22 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Reds place C Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on 10-day injured list Deadspin | Reds place C Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on 10-day injured list
AUGUST 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
Reds place catcher Tyler Stephenson on injured list because of thumb injury
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was placed on the injured list Wednesday because of a small fracture on the tip of his left thumb, an injury he initially sustained while c...AUGUST 20 • Associated Press
Reds place Tyler Stephenson (left thumb fracture) on IL Before Wednesday's finale against the Angels, the Reds placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Sunday, wi...
AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM
Heads to IL with fractured thumb The Reds placed Stephenson on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a fractured left thumb.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat again Tuesday Stephenson (thumb) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed in starting lineup Stephenson (thumb) isn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed in starting lineup Stephenson (thumb) isn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Battling sore thumb Stephenson is dealing with a sore left thumb and is available to catch in an emergency, MLB.com reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out second straight game Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Stephenson will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds go with Jose Trevino behind the plate for the series finale. Since the start of August, Stephenson has gone just 3-for-27 at the plate, dropping his batting average to .226 for the season.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting out second straight game Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Stephenson will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds go with Jose Trevino behind the plate. Since the start of August, Stephenson has gone just 3-for-27 at the plate, dropping his batting average to .226 for the season.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Reds designate outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley has been designated for assignment, with catcher Tyler Stephenson’s thumb injury and a short bench contributing to the decisionAUGUST 17 • Associated Press
Idle Saturday Stephenson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact Stephenson will get a breather after catching each of the last two games. He'll yield to Jose Trevino behind the dish. Stephenson has a .706 OPS on the year.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggles in his return as Brewers rallied for 13th straight win
Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings in the All-Star’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured listAUGUST 16 • Associated Press
