Tyler Stephenson

Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks in the Reds' 7-1 victory over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

His performance included driving in one run and scoring twice, showcasing his ability to contribute significantly in limited opportunities. Stephenson's sluggish start to the season with a .209 batting average and .695 OPS should relegate the slugger to the waiver wire until further notice.

Tyler Stephenson is back in the lineup for the Cincinnati Reds against the Washington Nationals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson returns to the lineup after sitting out Saturday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager David Bell against the Nationals Sunday.

Tyler Stephenson signed a one-year deal worth $2.5 million with the Reds to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson slashed .243/.317/.378 with 13 home runs last season starting behind the plate with the Reds. He should remain a serviceable late target for those who punt the catcher position.

Tyler Stephenson had a productive outing in Friday's game against the Cardinals, going 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the lopsided score, Stephenson managed to make an impact at the plate, showcasing his power with a long ball and driving in two runs. This performance adds to his season totals of 13 home runs and 55 RBI, solidifying his role as a valuable contributor in the Reds' lineup. While his batting average sits at .245, Stephenson's ability to drive in runs makes him an intriguing fantasy option.

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the Reds' series finale with the Pirates on Sunday and will take a seat to begin a series with the Guardians on Tuesday. Stephenson has hit .246 with 12 homers across 504 plate appearances this season.