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The Cincinnati Reds have some important decisions to make this offseason, and on Monday, they made two that shouldn't come as much of a surprise. The Reds elected not to extend qualifying offers to catcher Tyler Stephenson and starting pitcher Brady Singer, according to Charlie Clifford.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 29

Reds Slugger Projected to Sign 4-Year, $46 Million Deal After Another Good Season

At the trade deadline this season, the Cincinnati Reds made a few trades, but they didn't make all of the big deals that everybody expected. Players like Spencer Steer, Tyler Stephenson, and Brady Singer were discussed as potential trade chips, but they weren't moved.

Cincinnati Reds News / The Lead / October 23

Tyler Stephenson is Worth Resigning for the Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds face a big decision at one of the most important positions on the diamond. Their starting catcher and longest-tenured player, Tyler Stephenson, will be an unrestricted free agent.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 16

The Cincinnati Reds Are Giving Elly De La Cruz Little Reason to Stay

The Cincinnati Reds' 2026 season can be summed up with one word: disappointing. After a postseason appearance in 2025, the expectations were for more than a playoff appearance this year.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 15

MLB Insider Names This Cincinnati Reds Player One of the Most Underrated Free Agents

The Cincinnati Reds enter the offseason with several important decisions to make regarding their roster. They have several players who are entering the offseason as free agents.

Athletics News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 11

One Lower-Cost Free Agent Who Fits the Cincinnati Reds Perfectly at Catcher

The Cincinnati Reds have a big decision to make about Tyler Stephenson this offseason, and Nick Krall’s latest comments suggest bringing him back is not encouraging.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 9

Nick Krall’s Comments Raise Questions About Tyler Stephenson’s Future as Reds Face Big Decision

The Cincinnati Reds have a big decision to make on Tyler Stephenson this offseason, and Nick Krall’s latest comments suggest bringing him back is far from a sure thing.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / October 8

The Cincinnati Reds’ Catching Situation Is Dire

The Cincinnati Reds‘ season has come and gone, and we are once again focusing on next year’s roster at the beginning of October. This season was similar to years past, when the Reds lacked enough talent and depth to push for the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / October 5

The First Move the Cincinnati Reds Must Make This Offseason

The Cincinnati Reds go into the 2026 offseason with many, many, many questions. Questions about the roster, questions about the front office, and even questions about the ownership group.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / August 4

Nick Krall's Explanation for Not Trading Brady Singer and Tyler Stephenson Raises Serious Questions

It was a huge surprise on Monday when the Reds elected to hold onto most of their players, especially Tyler Stephenson and Brady Singer, who are both on expiring deals.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

White Sox among Tyler Stephenson suitors as trade deadline approaches

As the Chicago White Sox have been active ahead of the trade deadline on Monday evening, the latest report signals the position that the team is going to focus on before the cut-off at 6 p.m.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Yankees rumors: NY could target Tyler Stephenson with Adley Rutschman, Liam Hicks off the board

As the New York Yankees made the trade for Washington Nationals’ infielder Luis Garcia Jr., one need that hasn’t been addressed yet has been obtaining a catcher ahead of Monday evening’s deadline.

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Cincinnati Reds News / Viral Sports News / August 2

Reds Standout Preparing to Be Dealt Before Trade Deadline

As the Cincinnati Reds wrapped up a 10-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon, the usual clubhouse monitors that display the next day’s pitching matchups and schedule instead offered a simple message: “Enjoy your off day!” For many on the roster, however, the coming Monday off day carried far more weight than a chance to rest.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson gets emotional after possible final game with Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds are in last place in the NL Central and are likely to be selling at the MLB Trade Deadline. One of the hotter commodities from the Reds is catcher Tyler Stephenson.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Yankees Interested In Tyler Stephenson

The Yankees are known to be looking for catching help and have checked in on Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman also mentions Adley Rutschman of the Orioles and Hunter Goodman of the Rockies as backstops the Yanks have called about.

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Reds' Tyler Stephenson commits the dumbest blunder of season

Tyler Stephenson left his fundamentals at home on Thursday. The Cincinnati Reds catcher Stephenson committed the dumbest blunder of the season during his team’s game against the Chicago Cubs.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Tyler Stephenson Wins Arbitration Hearing

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson won his arbitration hearing against the team, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He’ll earn the $6.8MM figure submitted by his reps at ACES rather than the $6.55MM figure submitted by the team.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / August 20, 2025

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20, 2025

$Reds place Tyler Stephenson on IL with thumb fracture$

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, 2025

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, 2025

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 / Athlon Sports / April 12, 2025

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 / 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