Apr 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) at bat in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Reds Injury Updates: Latest on Matt McLain, Tyler Stephenson, and Other Key Starters

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Apr 11, 2025 3:42 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke with reporters before Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and provided some key injury updates.

Alexis Diaz will continue his rehab appearance and pitch in back-to-back games Friday and Saturday for the Louisville Bats.

Tyler Stephenson continues to progress and has started baseball activities.

Austin Hays was sent to Triple-A Louisville for his rehab assignment and will play 5-7 innings on Friday, DH on Saturday, and play outfield on Sunday.

Spencer Steer continues to ramp up his throwing program and is making good progress.

Matt McLain is confident that he will be ready to come off of the injured list on Tuesday. If that is the case, he will not need to go on a rehab assignment.

If the Reds can get Austin Hays and Matt McLain back next week, it would be a big boost for their struggling offense.

You can see Mike Petraglia's full post below:

Francona pregame:
* Alexis Diaz will pitch tonight and tomorrow.
* Tyler Stephenson starting to do baseball activities, "not full go" yet, start catching activities in bullpen Tuesday
* Austin Hays worked in Dayton Thursday before rain. Play 5-7 innings tonight, DH 9 innings Sat.…
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 11, 2025