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  • 15-12-3 5th Place
    • Hitless in return
      Stephenson went 0-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Orioles.

      Advice: Stephenson missed the last four games while dealing with a hand injury resulting from a hit-by-pitch last Saturday. He had been available off the bench if needed. Rotowire.com Today, 6:12 am
       
    • Returns to Cincinnati's lineup
      Stephenson (hand) will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Friday's contest versus the Orioles.

      Advice: Stephenson has been held out all week as a precaution with soreness in his right hand as a result of a hit-by-pitch. He's ready to roll now, following the Reds' off day Thursday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:11 am
       
    • Could return Friday
      The Reds expect Stephenson (hand) to return Friday against the Orioles, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

      Advice: Stephenson is hitting .231/.338/.415 with three homers and 10 RBI, but his Statcast metrics (20.4% barrel rate, 93.4 mph average exit velocity) suggest better results could be forthcoming. Moreover, Stephenson has been considerably better than his backup Luke Maile, who is hitting just .163/.250/.256 so far on the season. Rotowire.com Thursday, 6:23 pm
       
    • Remains out Wednesday
      Stephenson (hand) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego.

      Advice: He hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game versus the Rangers following a hit-by-pitch on the right hand. The Reds have an off day Thursday, so they could be aiming for Stephenson to return to action Friday against the Orioles. Luke Maile will catch again Wednesday in Stephenson's place. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 10:58 am
       
    • Remains sidelined Tuesday
      Stephenson (hand) isn't in the Reds' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

      Advice: Stephenson hasn't started a game since being hit in the hand by a pitch during Saturday's game against the Rangers, though he was available off the bench for Monday's contest and presumably is also available if needed Tuesday. In the meantime, Luke Maile will pick up another start behind the plate and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 3:00 pm
       
    • Tyler Stephenson (wrist) misses third straight game
      Tyler Stephenson (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Padres.

      Advice: Stephenson will miss his third straight contest due to an ongoing wrist issue. He’s presumably day-to-day until further notice. It’ll be Luke Maile handling the catching duties on Tuesday evening. Rotoworld Tuesday, 3:00 pm
       
    • Available off bench Monday
      Stephenson (hand) was available off the bench for Monday's 5-2 win over San Diego, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Stephenson, who was hit by a pitch on his right hand Saturday, sat out a second straight game. Luke Maile has operated behind the plate in place of Stephenson. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 4:54 am
       
    • Out again Monday
      Stephenson (hand) didn't play in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Padres.

      Advice: Stephenson has now missed two consecutive matchups after being struck on the right hand by a pitch Saturday against the Rangers. Luke Maile drew the start behind the dish Monday and could continue to see playing time until Stephenson is cleared to return. Rotowire.com Monday, 10:27 pm
       
    • Sitting Sunday
      Stephenson (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Texas.

      Advice: Manager David Bell said Stephenson's removal from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the hand was precautionary, but the backstop will still take at least one day to recover. Luke Maile is working behind the plate in the series finale versus the Rangers. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:28 am