Reds makes crucial injury announcement before Tigers game

The Cincinnati Reds are set to face the Detroit Tigers on Friday as they remain strong with a 16-9 record. At the same time, they are beginning the process of bringing back catcher Jose Trevino from injury.

The Reds made it official that Trevino will be placed on a rehab assignment with High-A Dayton, per the Cincinnati Reds on X, formerly Twitter. Trevino had been on the 10-day injured list since April 8 due to a thoracic spine strain. He’s only played in three games and is 1-for-11 at the plate.

Trevino is expected to play five innings on Friday when Dayton faces the South Bend Cubs, per MLB.com. Reds’ pitcher Nick Lodolo will throw four innings on Sunday for Dayton as he recovers from blisters on his left index finger.

Meanwhile, pitchers Caleb Ferguson and Austin Greene remain on the injured list. Ferguson is out with an oblique strain and is expected to return in May. Greene is recovering from right elbow surgery in March and is expected to return in July.

Since Trevino’s been out, Tyler Stephenson has taken over as the Reds’ starting catcher.

In 2018, Trevino began his MLB career with the Texas Rangers. He’d play three seasons in Texas before being dealt to the New York Yankees in 2021.

In 2022, Trevino was selected to the AL All-Star team and won a Gold Glove Award with the Yankees.

Trevino has been with the Reds since 2025, after being traded by the Yankees in 2024. In March 2025, he signed a three-year $15 million contract extension. He played in 93 games, batted .238 with 67 hits, three home runs, and 22 RBIS.