Reds Manager Terry Francona Provides Injury Update on Tyler Stephenson, Rhett Lowder, and Others

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters before Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners and provided injury updates on Tyler Stephenson, Rhett Lowder, Wade Miley and Sam Moll.

Tyler Stephenson was doing catcher activities today and the Reds are hoping to sned him on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville next week.

Rhett Lowder threw a bullpen today.

Wade Miley could go on a rehab assignment sometime soon.

Francona did not provide a timeline on Sam Moll who was placed on the injured list on Monday with left shoulder impingement.

When Stephenson returns, it should provide another boost for the struggling offense.

When Rhett Lowder and Wade Miley get healthy, it could force some difficult decisions, as Cincinnati's starting rotation has the second-best ERA in Major League Baseball.

You can see Mike Petraglia's full update below:

Francona pregame Tuesday:
* McLain, Hays return off IL and inserted in tonight's lineup vs. Luis Castillo
* Alexis Diaz activated off IL and will be available to pitch in late-inning situation but likely NOT closing to begin. "We're gonna pitch him when we think it makes sense,…
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) April 15, 2025