Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
After catching in the first two games of the series and going 1-for-8 with a double and two RBI, Stephenson will get a breather for the finale. Austin Wynns checks in for Stephenson behind the plate.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Day of rest Thursday
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Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
Stephenson was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so it makes sense to give him a breather for Thursday's matinee. Luke Maile will do the catching for Frankie Montas.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Returns to action
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Stephenson started at catcher, batted fifth and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.
Stephenson's availability to play was thrown into doubt after the Reds transferred him from the paternity list to the family medical emergency list. The transfer gave the Reds the option to not activate Stephenson for Tuesday, but the catcher was ready to go.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Rejoins roster
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The Reds activated Stephenson (personal) from the family medical emergency list Tuesday.
Stephenson was away from the club for a few days following the birth of his child but is back for the start of its series in New York against the Yankees. Austin Wynns was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Transferred to emergency list
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The Reds transferred Stephenson (personal) from the paternity list to the family medical emergency list Monday.
Stephenson had been away for the last three games while on the paternity list. By rule, players can miss 3-to-7 days while on the family medical emergency list, whereas he would have to be activated ahead of Tuesday's game against the Yankees had he remained on the paternity list. Luke Maile and Austin Wynns will handle catching duties for Cincinnati while Stephenson is away.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Placed on paternity list
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Stephenson was placed on the paternity list Friday.
Stephenson was scratched from Thursday's game and then stepped away from the team to be present for the birth of his child. By rule, he can miss up to two additional games.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Scratched from Thursday's lineup
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Stephenson (personal) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Stephenson was scratched moments before first pitch to be present for the birth of his child. He'll likely be placed on the paternity list and will miss between one and three additional games. Luke Maile took over behind the dish.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Double, RBI in return
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Stephenson started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Red Sox.
Stephenson was back in the starting lineup after being held out for two games with an undisclosed injury, although he did pinch hit Saturday. The Reds had called up catcher Austin Wynns on Friday, but Stephenson's injury was not serious, and Wynns was sent back to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Back in lineup Sunday
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Stephenson (undisclosed) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Sunday against the Red Sox.
Stephenson missed two consecutive starts due to an undisclosed injury, though he was able to appear as a pinch hitter during Saturday's loss. He'll now return to his usual place behind the dish and look to turn things around after recording just two hits in his last 10 games.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Enters as pinch hitter
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Stephenson (undisclosed) fouled out in his only plate appearance during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Stephenson has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he was called upon to pinch hit for Luke Maile on Saturday. While Stephenson wasn't well enough to start the contest, it's certainly encouraging that he was able to take an at-bat.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Still out Saturday
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Stephenson (undisclosed) isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Red Sox.
Manager David Bell said Friday that Stephenson is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. It's still unclear what the 27-year-old backstop is dealing with, but it's enough to sideline him for a second consecutive game Saturday. While he recovers, Luke Maile will pick up another start behind the plate and bat eighth.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Day-to-day with undisclosed injury
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Reds manager David Bell said Friday that Stephenson is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Chris Renkel of Local 12 in Cincinnati reports.
Stephenson was behind the plate Monday and served as the team's designated hitter Tuesday, but he's now missed two straight games sandwiched around Thursday's team off day. It's not clear exactly what Stephenson is dealing with, but the Reds brought up Austin Wynns as insurance at catcher.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting Friday
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Stephenson is out of the lineup Friday against Boston.
Stephenson will give way to Luke Maile behind the dish Friday for the fourth time in five games. Stephenson owns a .723 OPS across 213 plate appearances this season.
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Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Getting afternoon off
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Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
He'll take a seat for the afternoon game after making starts at catcher and designated hitter in the first two contests of the series in Pittsburgh. Luke Maile will check in for Stephenson behind the plate Wednesday.
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
He'll get a breather for the series finale after he had started at catcher in each of the Reds' previous four games. Luke Maile will spell Stephenson behind the plate.
