Availability
Tyler Stephenson has won his arbitration case against the Cincinnati Reds and will earn $6.8 million in 2026. Cincinnati filed at $6.55 million.
Fantasy Impact
Stephenson had an injury-plagued season in 2025 as the catcher was limited to just 88 games. He batted .231 with 13 home runs and 50 RBI in 342 plate appearances. Stephenson has played parts of six seasons, all with Cincinnati, and is a career .261 hitter with 63 home runs in 1,979 plate appearances. Stephenson should return to being one of the better hitting catchers in baseball and, if he can stay healthy, could reach the 20-home run mark for the first time in his career.
Tyler Stephenson went 4-for-5 in loss to the Pirates, with a home run, a double, one RBI, and one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s game, Stephenson's season stats include a .233 batting average with 13 home runs and 49 RBI across 85 games played. He is hitting .381 with nine RBI over his last seven games.
Tyler Stephenson went 1-for-3 in the win against the Cubs with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
The 29-year-old continues a dismal stretch at the plate, hitting just .143 with three home runs and 12 RBI over his last 15 games for the Reds. After yesterday’s game, Stephenson now has a .224 batting average with 12 home runs and 48 RBI across 83 games this season.
Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 in loss to the Athletics with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored.
Fantasy Impact
The 29-year-old continues a disappointing stretch at the plate, hitting just .146 with three home runs and nine RBI over his last 15 games for the Reds. After this disappointing defeat, Stephenson is batting .223 with 11 home runs and 43 RBI over 79 games this season.
The Reds activated C Tyler Stephenson from the 10-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Stephenson returns from a multi-week absence with a thumb fracture.