TYLER STEPHENSON NEWS

IL bound with concussion Stephenson was diagnosed with a concussion and will be placed on the 7-day injured list Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Stephenson suffered the injury while tagging out Luke Voit in a collision at home plate during the opening frame of Tuesday's loss to the Padres, and he'll be out for at least a week while going through the concussion protocol. Aramis Garcia should step in as Cincinnati's primary backstop in the meantime, and the team will need to promote another catcher to serve as the backup.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Machado, Musgrove help Padres hand Reds 8th straight loss

Manny Machado homered for the second consecutive game, Joe Musgrove pitched into the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat Cincinnati 6-2 to hand the beat-up Reds their eigh...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Depleted Reds see Stephenson exit after home-plate collision SAN DIEGO -- The Reds lost another key player on Tuesday night when catcher Tyler Stephenson left the game vs. the Padres in the bottom of t...

APRIL 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Exits after collision Stephenson was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres after a collision at home plate, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 25-year-old tagged out Luke Voit in a collision at the plate during the bottom of the first inning and was unable to remain in the contest. Stephenson is likely to be evaluated for a concussion and should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Aramis Garcia, who was serving as the designated hitter Tuesday, will take over at catcher, so the Reds have lost the designated hitter for the rest of the game.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres start 3-game series with the Reds

The San Diego Padres open a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2

Trea Turner launched a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers finally caught up to some record-setting heat from Cincinnati rookie Hunter Greene, beating the skidding Reds 5-2 f...

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Friday Stephenson will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Stephenson has handled a heavy workload behind the plate thus far this season, starting six of the first seven games prior to his day off Friday. He's gotten off to a good start offensively, homering twice and posting a .910 OPS in 25 plate appearances. Aramis Garcia will take over Friday, catching Vladimir Gutierrez.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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