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Tyler Stephenson to Take Batting Practice on Friday
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will take batting practice on Friday as he works back from a fractured left thumb. The 29-year-old, who hasn't played since Aug. 15, has been fitted for a padded thumb guard and is on track to return sometime in September. Between multiple injuries (thumb and oblique) and a dip in output from last season, 2025 has been a struggle for Stephenson. He has played in 72 games and batted an underwhelming .226/.313/.393 with nine homers, 36 RBI, and 32 runs scored over 288 plate appearances. However, that's still better offensive production than what backup catcher Jose Trevino has offered. Trevino has hit .246/.283/.377 with four HRs, 20 RBI, and 27 runs in 255 trips to the plate.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
