US EditionReds place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list and activate catcher Tyler Stephenson
- The Cincinnati Reds have moved Austin Hays to the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 29 due to a left hamstring injury and have reinstated Tyler Stephenson, the catcher, to the active roster as of Friday.
- Hays, who injured himself running the bases, had started the season batting.365 with five home runs across 58 plate appearances before this second IL stint.
- Stephenson, sidelined since spring training with an oblique strain, made his return as designated hitter against Washington following additional practice time with Triple-A Louisville.
- Manager Terry Francona acknowledged, "You're losing one of your big guns," but added, "We can probably get a little creative" to adjust the lineup amid injuries to key players.
- The Cincinnati Reds plan to keep a trio of catchers active on their roster and will rely on lineup flexibility and player adaptability to stay competitive throughout the current injury challenges.
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Reds Star Catcher Returns From Injury
As the Reds navigated their pregame media routine, Terry Francona opened up about the anxiety that gripped the team when Tyler Stephenson’s injury sidelined him at the tail end of spring training. “You leave camp a little concerned. You’re losing one of your big guns,” Francona admitted. And who could blame him? Stephenson was a cornerstone for the Reds, especially after a solid 2024 season where he hit .258 with 19 home runs, racked up 118 tota…
Reds Welcome Tyler Stephenson Back as Austin Hays Faces Injury Setback
The Cincinnati Reds have reinstated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the injured list after he missed the entire season due to an oblique strain suffered in spring training. In contrast, outfielder Austin Hays has been placed on the 10-day IL for a left hamstring strain, retroactive to April 29. During Stephenson's return, the Reds will carry three catchers on the roster while dealing with multiple injuries to key players. Stephenson, a versatile p…
Reds Activate Tyler Stephenson, Place Austin Hays On Injured List
The Reds announced Friday that they’ve reinstated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the injured list. He’s missed the entire season so far due to an oblique strain he suffered in spring training. It’s not all good news for the Reds, however, as the corresponding move for Stephenson’s return is 10-day IL stint for hot-hitting outfielder Austin Hays. He’s dealing with a left hamstring strain, per the team. His IL placement is retroactive to April 29. …
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