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Reds Injury Update: Tyler Stephenson Making Progress, 'Close to 100 Percent'

The Reds are hoping to get the 28-year-old back in the lineup in the near future.

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Feb 24, 2025; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) runs the bases against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Feb 24, 2025; Goodyear, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) runs the bases against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson started the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain. It sounds like the veteran is progressing and could be back on the field in the near future.

Stephenson told Jim Day that he's "close to 100 percent." He will undergo another MRI next week, which will help determine the next steps for him in his recovery.

The 28-year-old is a big part of the Reds' lineup. He appeared in 138 games for Cincinnati last season, slashing .258/.338/.444 with a career-high 46 extra-base hits.

He had 19 home runs and 66 RBI last season. Getting him back on the field is a big deal, especially for a Reds roster that needs as many quality hitters as possible. Everyone knows Stephenson can make an impact, but health has always been a question mark.

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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