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Heading into the 2026 season, we are going to preview and break down each position for the Cincinnati Reds. We are starting out with the catcher position.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 8

Reds Fail to Agree to Terms With Two Important Players Ahead of Thursday's Deadline

Cincinnati – After coming to terms with eight players on Thursday to avoid arbitration, including Matt McLain, the Reds have failed to agree to terms with two key players: Graham Ashcraft and Tyler Stephenson.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 12

MLB Analyst Believe Reds Should Trade Key Piece to Bolster Major Weakness

The Reds' biggest need this offseason is an impact bat to take the pressure off of guys like Elly De La Cruz, Tyler Stephenson, and Spencer Steer. Their only move so far this offseason has been re-signing closer Emilio Pagan to a two-year, $20 million deal.

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MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Cincinnati Reds Offense Comes Up Short Again in Loss to Pittsburgh Pirates

The Reds' offense has struggled for most of the season, and it was no different on Wednesday night. Pirates All-Star starting pitcher tossed six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati offense.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 24

Cincinnati Reds Squander Huge Opportunity, Fall to Pirates 4-3

CINCINNATI -- Something didn't feel right going into Tuesday night, or Wednesday night for that matter. Whenever Pittsburgh is the opponent, there ensues a queasy feeling in Cincinnati sports fans.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 20

Relive Tyler Stephenson's Big Home Run As Heard on Reds and Cubs TV and Radio

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Saturday night to move just one game back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 15

Relive Tyler Stephenson's Bases Clearing Double in Reds' Win Over Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds had already blown multiple leads on Monday night and another loss would have been devastating. However, catcher Tyler Stephenson made sure that didn't happen in the ninth with his bases-clearing double that broke the game wide open and gave Cincinnati an 11-6 lead.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Tyler Stephenson's 9th-inning homer powers Reds past Padres

Tyler Stephenson lined a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night, snapping a tie and lifting the visiting Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 10

Instant Reaction: Tyler Stephenson's Late Home Run Powers Reds Past Padres

The Cincinnati Reds (73-72) beat the San Diego Padres (79-65) 4-2 on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Here are our postgame takeaways: Home Runs Power Cincinnati Offense Will Benson and Sal Stewart, two players who have not been playing every day, hit solo home runs in the first two innings on Tuesday night to give Cincinnati an early lead.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 5

Cincinnati Reds Make Key Roster Move Ahead of Friday's Showdown Against New York Mets

The Cincinnati Reds activated Tyler Stephenson from the injured list on Friday and optioned Will Banfield to Triple-A Louisville. They also outrighted Joe La Sorsa to Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 4

Cincinnati Reds Veteran Homers in Minor League Rehab Game

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was sent on a minor league rehab assignment and played in his first game with the Louisville Bats on Wednesday.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 2

Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Positive Injury Update on Tyler Stephenson

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has been on the injured list with a fractured thumb since the middle of August. Before Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, manager Terry Francona provided a positive update on the catcher.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 28

Cincinnati Reds Veteran Takes Encouraging Step in Rehab Process

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson has been on the injured list since the middle of August with a fracture in his thumb. He seems to be progressing nicely and spoke to reporters earlier in the week.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 21

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bautista, Nimmo, Stephenson

Just a few days after Francisco Alvarez sustained an injury, another Mets starter suffered an injury. Meanwhile, in Baltimore, Felix Bautista will be out for a significant period of time and may miss all of the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 20

Reds place C Tyler Stephenson (thumb) on 10-day injured list

The Cincinnati Reds placed catcher Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a fractured left thumb. The move is retroactive to Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Inside The Diamonds / August 20

Cincinnati Reds Roster Moves 8/20/2025

The Cincinnati Reds today wrap up their series with the Los Angeles Angels, looking to complete the sweep. The Reds took the first game 4-1 and the second game 6-4.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

$Reds place Tyler Stephenson on IL with thumb fracture$

Reds place Tyler Stephenson on IL with thumb fracture

The Reds announced today that catcher Tyler Stephenson has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a thumb fracture. In a corresponding move, the club has selected the contract of catcher Will Banfield from Triple-A.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 26

Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to stay hot in rematch vs. Rays

The Cincinnati Reds are on the outside looking in when it comes to the National League playoff picture. Cincinnati sits one game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final wild-card berth.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 3

Tyler Stephenson, Reds look to flex muscles vs. Nationals

Heading into the season, the Cincinnati Reds were counting on catcher Tyler Stephenson to carry a big load. But an oblique strain sustained in mid-March during spring training put him on the injured list.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / April 25

How Will the Cincinnati Reds Fit Tyler Stephenson Back Into the Lineup?

When Tyler Stephenson opened the season on the injured list many had concerns about the Reds catching situation. Jose Trevino, who the Reds acquired from the Yankees over the winter, is a solid veteran back up but the depth past Trevino was a bit iffy.

Cincinnati Reds News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Tyler Stephenson Is Past the Monotony and More Than Ready to Compete

Tyler Stephenson was a large part of the Cincinnati Reds offense last season as well as a key resource for the pitching staff. His spring training was interrupted after nine games with a strained left oblique.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 14

Reds catcher to begin season on injured list

It’s a tough blow for the Reds to start the season.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / January 28, 2024

The Case for a Tyler Stephenson Bounce Back for the Reds in 2024

Tyler Stephenson was once viewed as Cincinnati’s catcher of the future. A 10-year answer behind the plate and staple of the Reds next great teams. Fast forward only two years and people want him off the team, serving in a backup role, and traded at his lowest value.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 6, 2022