Aug 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) looks to the Cincinnati dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Reds Catcher Tyler Stephenson Given Second Day Off in a Row With Nagging Injury

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 12:21 PM ET

After an off day on Saturday night in the Reds' 6-5 loss to the Brewers, Tyler Stephenson was absent from the lineup again on Sunday in the series finale.

Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Sunday's game and provided an update. Francona mentioned that Stephenson has a banged-up thumb. He mentioned that is is available, but if possible, he'd like to stay away from him and give him the full day to recover.

The 29-year-old is slashing .226/.313/.393 with 24 extra-base hits in 72 games this season.

The catcher missed the first couple of months of the season with a left oblique strain that he suffered in spring training.

You can see Mike Petraglia's full post below:

Reds DFA Jake Fraley, recall Will Benson. Tyler Stevenson with a banged up left thumb available as a catcher but Francona would like to stay away from him for the day. Fraley hyperextended knee checked out OK. Francona says this is a chance to give Fraley an opportunity to find a…
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 17, 2025