Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Others

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Monday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals and provided an injury update on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Tyler Stephenson, and Wade Miley.

Mike Petraglia shared Francona's answers on X.

Encarnacion-Strand, who is on the injured list with lower back inflammation, hit off a tee on Monday and is hoping to see live pitching soon and begin throwing.

Wade Miley left yesterday's rehab start after just 10 pitches with the Dayton Dragons with a groin injury. His MRI came back clean and he could be back on a mound sooner than later.

Tyler Stephenson, who has been on the injured list since the start of the season with a low-grade left oblique strain, asked for more at-bats and will travel with Triple-A Louisville to Memphis. He will catch Tuesday and Wednesday and the Reds will re-evaluate him at the end of the week.

You can see Petraglia's full post below:

Francona Monday:
* Tyler Stephenson flying to Memphis, will catch tomorrow and Wednesday with Louisville at Memphis.
* Wade Miley MRI on groin came back clean. Not too concerning
* Noelvi Marte done a good job earning his playing time. Tito spoke to Candelario about…
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 28, 2025