Cincinnati Reds skipper David Bell said that catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) could be back from the injured list within seven to 10 days. He will hit live batting practice on Friday, and the next step after that will be a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old backstop needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats, as he was hitting a strong .305/.361/.468 with an .829 OPS, five home runs, 31 RBI, 21 runs scored and a stolen base in 141 at-bats before his injury. He's been on the shelf since June 9 due to a fractured right thumb, so hopefully he can pick up where he left off offensively for his fantasy managers. Aramis Garcia has done most of the catching for the Reds with Stephenson out of action.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) could begin a rehab assignment in 7-10 days, according to manager David Bell. Stephenson has been out for two weeks with a fractured hand, and the initial timeline for his return was set at 4-6 weeks. If he does start his rehab in a week, he would be on track to return on the early side of that timeline. Stephenson has been one of the best catchers both in real life and in fantasy this year, with a .305/.361/.468 slash line to go along with five HR and 31 RBI over 141 AB. Stephenson's return cannot come quickly enough for fantasy managers, who has been one of the only reliable catchers this season.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) fractured his thumb during Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is expected to be sidelined for between four and six weeks. This is a tough break for both the Reds and fantasy owners alike as Stephenson has been one of the most productive catchers in all of fantasy this year. Over 42 games, Stephenson has slashed .305/.361/.468 with five home runs, 31 RBI and 21 runs. Aramis Garcia will serve as the team's primary catcher while Stephenson is out.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) left the game early on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with what appeared to be a hand injury after a foul tip went off his right hand. Stephenson went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in the contest before leaving. We'll have more information on the severity of his injury when it becomes available, but fantasy managers should at least expect Stephenson to be out of action on Friday. The 25-year-old has been one of the best hitting catchers in baseball this year, batting .309 with five home runs and 31 RBI, so losing him for any stretch of time will hurt. Aramis Ramirez replaced Stephenson behind the plate on Thursday and will see more playing time if Stephenson requires a lengthy absence.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stephenson is getting a normal day of rest in the midst of a hot streak, as he's 9-for-24 with a home run and seven RBI in six games over the last week of action. He's been one of the most valuable catchers in fantasy this year with a .309/.366/.475 slash line, an .841 OPS, five home runs, 31 RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base in 153 plate appearances over 41 games. Aramis Garcia is doing the catching on Wednesday and will hit ninth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Garcia is hitting .167 and has just one home run in 60 at-bats this year, so DFS gamers should be able to find more appealing options at the position.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old backstop went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a walk. Stephenson has hit well this season, slashing .306/.365/.455 with four home runs and 28 RBI. His numbers may not be the flashiest, but Stephenson has provided consistency at a very shallow position. He is worth starting at catcher for fantasy managers at all times unless he starts to severely slump.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Stephenson will get a breather after starting in each of the team's last seven games. The 25-year-old has been a must-start at the weakest position in fantasy on a bad Reds team, as he's slashing a healthy .295/.358/.484 with an .843 OPS, four home runs, 21 RBI, 13 runs scored and one stolen base in 95 at-bats. Aramis Garcia will do the catching on Wednesday and is hitting eighth against Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Garcia is 9-for-50 (.180) with a solo home run in 20 games played for the Reds this year. He's a low-upside DFS backstop that should be avoided.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday and is hitting fifth against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Zach Plesac. Stephenson left the game early last Saturday after taking a foul tip off his mask behind the plate, but he was cleared from the league's concussion protocols. The 25-year-old backstop needs to be put back into all starting fantasy lineups in redraft leagues, as he's hitting a strong .324/.390/.574 with a .963 OPS, four home runs, 19 RBI, 13 runs scored and one stolen base in his first 23 games of the season. In the month of May, Stephenson has gone 14-for-38 with two homers, five doubles, 13 RBI and nine runs scored in 12 games.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after he took a foul ball to his face mask. He did not suffer a concussion and prior to Sunday's game, he received medical clearance to play. While he is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game, he will be available off the bench. Michael Perez will be getting the start behind the plate on Sunday. Stephenson has been swinging a hot bat so far this year. Over 23 games, he's slashing .324/.390/.574 with four home runs, 19 RBI and 13 runs. The Reds are off on Monday, but we expect to see him back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) exited Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early after getting struck in the face mask by a foul tip. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before leaving and was replaced by Aramis Garcia. Stephenson spent time on the concussion list earlier in the season. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, and the team should provide an update after the game. Garcia would see an uptick in at-bats while Stephenson is sidelined. He isn't on the fantasy radar after slashing .179/.220/.282 over 41 plate appearances in 2022.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson had a terrific day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-4 as his club shut out the Pirates 4-0. The 25-year-old scored a pair and drove in a pair on two singles while also launching a solo home run off JT Brubaker to give him four long balls on the year. The multi-hit game was his third in as many games, and he's now hitting a sharp .349 with 13 runs and 19 RBI through 21 games this season. Despite a lackluster supporting cast, Stephenson should continue to post commendable numbers as a top-10 catcher the rest of the way.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) is set to make his return in Tuesday's game against Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers. He will be batting fifth in the game. Stephenson was sidelined for about two weeks after suffering a concussion when San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit collided with him at home plate. Stephenson appeared in 11 games prior to the concussion and slashed .267/.378/.467 with two home runs, six RBI and four runs.

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that catcher Tyler Stephenson (concussion) may not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip to the Colorado Rockies as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Stephenson was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday after suffering a concussion on a collision at home plate with Padres first baseman Luke Voit on Tuesday. It looks like Stephenson will be out for more than a week if he doesn't travel with the team to Colorado. Mark Kolozsvary is doing the catching on Sunday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright, but Aramis Garcia started the previous four games behind the dish for the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head) has been diagnosed with a concussion. As a result of the diagnosis, he will be placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. Stephenson suffered the injury during the first inning of Tuesday's game. He was protecting home plate and San Diego Padres first baseman Luke Voit collided with him. Aramis Garcia took over behind the plate after Stephenson departed the game. Garcia will serve as the team's primary catcher while Stephenson is out.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head, neck) left the game early on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres when he was involved in a collision with first baseman Luke Voit at home plate in the first inning. Stephenson laid on the ground for around 30 seconds and returned to the dugout after slowly moving his neck and being checked for a concussion. The Reds lead the majors with 12 players on the injured list, and they put both infielders Jonathan India and Mike Moustakas on the IL before Tuesday's game. There's a chance Stephenson could be the latest Reds player to hit the IL, but at the very least, he's unlikely to be in Wednesday's lineup. Aramis Garcia is the only other catcher on the Reds active big-league roster.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson had a big afternoon in a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Stephenson went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in the win. The rookie catcher hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning and added a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Stephenson is batting .283 with 19 doubles, 10 homers, 55 runs, and 44 RBI over 332 at-bats this season. He's been hot at the plate lately, hitting .350 with a homer and four RBI in his last seven games.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Washington Nationals and right-hander Paolo Espino. The 24-year-old is hitting .278 with a .365 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 373 plate appearances so far this season. Instead, it'll be Tucker Barnhart starting behind the plate and batting seventh. If you're looking for streaming help on Friday, Barnhart could be worth a look. The veteran is hitting .258 with a .330 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 367 plate appearances this season.

The Cincinnati Reds activated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the injured list on Wednesday. He was slated to start Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the game was postponed due to rain. Fellow catcher Mark Kolozsvary was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Stephenson spent just two days on the injured list. While the reasoning for his move to the injured list hasn't been made public, it's likely that he was a close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Stephenson and Tucker Barnhart will continue to platoon at catcher for the Reds going forward.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't starting on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. Stephenson is batting .282 with a .368 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 353 plate appearances for the Reds this season. Tucker Barnhart is hitting eighth and starting behind the plate in his place on Saturday. Barnhart is batting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 337 plate appearances this season. He's worth a look as a streaming option in deeper leagues on Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in Wednesday's lineup for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-handed starter Alec Mills. Stephenson is batting .287 with a .374 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 348 plate appearances this season. The Reds will start Tucker Barnhart at catcher instead of Stephenson on Wednesday. Barnhart is batting seventh against Mills and is worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers in need of help behind the plate. In 333 plate appearances this season, the 30-year-old is batting .269 with a .339 on-base percentage and seven home runs.